Trump did not elaborate on the specifics of the alleged planned attacks. He acknowledged that the Venezuelan authorities had released a significant number of prisoners and were pursuing peace, which he described as "a very important and smart gesture." He also noted that a large U.S. naval presence would remain in the region.
The relationship between the U.S. and Venezuela has been strained for years, marked by sanctions and accusations of political interference. The U.S. has previously imposed sanctions on Venezuelan officials and entities in response to concerns about human rights and democratic governance. The Trump administration had also recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó as the country's interim president in 2019.
Trump also mentioned plans to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado next week. The details of the meeting were not immediately available.
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