Maduro rejects U.S. president's ultimatum

In December 2025, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro rejected an ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump, reported The New York Times. Trump had offered the Venezuelan leader to step down and go into exile in Turkey. Maduro stated he refused the offer and would remain in office. Maduro's position remained unchanged despite ongoing international sanctions and diplomatic efforts against him.

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Venezuela is experiencing a period of political and economic instability, and Maduro has held power since 2013 following disputed elections.