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The military and diplomatic pressure from the United States on Nicolás Maduro has triggered an unprecedented movement within the Cuban power structure: sources cited by international agencies claim that “elements within the Cuban regime” have made discreet contacts with U.S. officials to explore what the region would look like without the Chavista leader at the helm of Venezuela.
According to these reports, these would be exploratory conversations conducted with a high level of confidentiality, discussing transition scenarios and the possible effects of Maduro's fall on the energy landscape, security, and political alliances in Latin America. Neither party has officially confirmed these contacts, but several sources agree that they reflect Havana's concern over the intensification of Washington's campaign against Caracas.
The Trump–Maduro Call and the Cuban Factor
The backdrop of these movements includes the recent phone conversation between Donald Trump and Nicolás Maduro, in which, according to media reports, the Venezuelan leader allegedly suggested his willingness to step down in exchange for guarantees of amnesty and the lifting of sanctions, a proposal that the White House rejected.
CiberCuba has emphasized that any negotiations regarding Maduro's departure involve not only Washington and Caracas but also the Cuban intelligence services that oversee chavismo and manage sensitive information about joint operations, which explains the increase in Cuban bodyguards around the Venezuelan leader.
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