President Donald Trump reportedly delivered a personal ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro: resign and go into exile, or face military action. According to sources cited by the Miami Herald, the message included an evacuation offer for Maduro and his close family — but only if he vacated office immediately.
The reported offer was contingent on Maduro granting global amnesty for himself and his associates, as well as retaining control of the Venezuelan armed forces — conditions the U.S. rejected. The impasse escalated quickly: within hours, the U.S. declared Venezuela’s airspace "closed in its entirety," signaling a dramatic shift in posture.
Defense analysts say the move marks one of the most serious threats to Maduro’s hold on power yet. His military is described as weakened by corruption, neglect, and loss of equipment — making it far less of a deterrent. U.S. officials believe that key regime figures may now be targeted in what could be a capture-or-kill scenario.
As the deadline looms, the message from Washington is clear: the regime’s window to leave peacefully is closing, and the stage may be set for a decisive intervention unless Maduro and his circle act swiftly.