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During this critical call, Maduro is said to have made bold demands, seeking to retain control over Venezuela’s military and requesting global amnesty for alleged crimes. These overtures, however, were met with unequivocal rejection by Trump, who issued his blunt ultimatum. The conversation rapidly deteriorated afterward, reflecting the deepening divide between the U.S. and Maduro’s government. The U.S. administration’s firm stance underscores its refusal to negotiate under Maduro’s terms, viewing his regime as illegitimate and destabilizing.