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The Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro stated this Monday that he will continue sending letters to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, despite not having received a formal response from the White House.
"If they close a door on you, you go through the window, and if they close the window, you go through the door," he said, referring to his insistence on maintaining communication with Washington.
Maduro acknowledged that the first letter he sent to Trump did not receive the response he expected, but he mentioned that he plans to send new communications.
"The important thing is to defend the truth of your country by all means," he pointed out during a speech broadcast by Venezuelan state television.
In his speech, the Venezuelan leader emphasized his desire to "illuminate the White House with the truth of Venezuela" and stated that his letters are an effort to counter what he describes as a "narrative of falsehood" promoted by his government's opponents.
Maduro mixed accusations against leaders in Ecuador into his speech, claiming that the neighboring country would be linked to drug trafficking through private banana companies.
"In that letter, I did not want to add that 70 percent of all South American cocaine is shipped on the boats, in the crates, and through the shipping companies of the banana enterprises of Daniel Noboa, the president of Ecuador. If Trump were to honestly ask his intelligence agencies, the American intelligence professionals, for a report on Ecuador and how Guillermo Lasso imposed a narco-state model and how Daniel Noboa controls drug trafficking businesses, he would know where it comes from and how it is shipped," he emphasized.
However, he did not present any evidence, and his remarks were interpreted by analysts as an attempt to divert attention from the internal crisis in Venezuela.
Since Trump's return to the presidency in January 2025, Maduro has expressed his interest in opening channels of dialogue with Washington, although the bilateral relations remain characterized by distrust and the economic sanctions imposed on high-ranking officials of his regime.
The gesture of the Venezuelan leader occurs in a context of increasing international isolation and internal pressures due to the severe economic crisis, uncontrolled inflation, and reports of human rights violations in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Correspondence between Maduro and Trump
Why does Nicolás Maduro keep sending letters to Donald Trump?
Nicolás Maduro insists on sending letters to Donald Trump to "enlighten the White House with the truth about Venezuela." According to his statements, he seeks to counter what he describes as a "narrative of falsehood" promoted by his opponents, despite not having received a formal response from the White House.
What has been the White House's response to Maduro's letters?
The White House confirmed that it received a letter from Maduro, but described it as being filled with "many lies." The Trump administration continues to regard Maduro's regime as illegitimate and has reiterated its willingness to use all necessary means to curb the deadly drug trafficking from Venezuela to the United States.
What does Maduro accuse Colombia of in his letters to Trump?
Maduro accuses Colombia of being "the true epicenter of drug trafficking in the region." In his letters, he claims that the majority of cocaine exits through the Colombian Pacific, and only about 5% passes through Venezuela, thus attempting to deflect the drug trafficking accusations directed at his regime.
What has the relationship between Maduro and Trump been like since the latter returned to the presidency?
The relationship between Maduro and Trump has been characterized by mistrust and economic sanctions. Despite Maduro's attempts to open channels of dialogue, the Trump administration has maintained a firm stance against the Venezuelan regime, intensifying economic and military pressure.
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