Did you hear? This week, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro shook up diplomacy by clarifying he's only had one phone call with US President Donald Trump—and it wasn't repeated. 🤔📞
In a live interview on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Maduro stressed that the only conversation between him and Trump took place on November 21 and lasted about 10 minutes. Although he called the call "respectful and cordial," he hinted that subsequent US actions lacked friendliness.
Still, he made a clear call for peace: "I want peaceful relations with the American people. No military confrontation, no war." It's a bold stance as tensions have lingered over the years.
These comments came hot on the heels of his New Year's address broadcast on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Maduro touted growth in Venezuela's real economy as proof the country is pushing past external blockades. 🚀
Amid what he described as "recent imperialist threats," Maduro said national unity and pride in the country are stronger than ever. He wrapped up with a rallying cry for Venezuelans: stay united to resist outside pressures and build a brighter future together. 🇻🇪✨
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Maduro denies second call with Trump, calls for peaceful relations
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