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Maduro suggests Venezuela is open to talks with US despite military attacks
Tensions between Caracas and Washington flared this week after US President Donald Trump claimed American forces had destroyed a Venezuelan dock used by alleged drug traffickers. President Nicolas Maduro did not confirm the claim but suggested Venezuela remained willing to engage with the US despite weeks of escalating military pressure in the region.
Tensions between Caracas and Washington flared this week after US President Donald Trump claimed American forces had destroyed a Venezuelan dock used by alleged drug traffickers. President Nicolas Maduro did not confirm the claim but suggested Venezuela remained willing to engage with the US despite weeks of escalating military pressure in the region.
