In spite of the increasing threats and insider accounts indicating an intent to force Maduro from office, Maduro and his closest circle of military allies have repeatedly shown that they are staying put. And they have every incentive to hold fast on that position given the severe consequences of stepping down.
The Trump administration’s interest in regime change in Venezuela has grown dramatically since September. The administration cut off negotiations and dialogue with the Venezuelan government last month and has since amassed thousands of U.S. troops, warships, and other military assets off the Venezuelan coast while increasing the bounty on the capture of President Nicolás Maduro to $50 million.
The Trump administration’s interest in regime change in Venezuela has grown dramatically since September. The administration cut off negotiations and dialogue with the Venezuelan government last month and has since amassed thousands of U.S. troops, warships, and other military assets off the Venezuelan coast while increasing the bounty on the capture of President Nicolás Maduro to $50 million.
In spite of the increasing threats and insider accounts indicating an intent to force Maduro fro
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