The safe passage offer reportedly lapsed, after which the US announced a no-fly zone over Venezuela
US President Donald Trump gave his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, an ultimatum to flee the country last month after weeks of increasing military pressure and deadly strikes on boats, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing anonymous sources.
The call reportedly took place on November 21, shortly before the Trump administration designated Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist group, an organization they claim is headed by Maduro and accuse of trafficking drugs into the US.
Caracas has denied the allegations, accusing Washington of preparing a…
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