Venezuelan President Maduro Says He Is Ready For Direct Talks With The U.S.

The Week: Maduro: Venezuela ready for talks with U.S.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Venezuela is prepared for direct negotiations with the U.S. to begin repairing relations and improve Venezuela's damaged economy.

In an interview with The Washington Post, Maduro reportedly suggested President Trump should lift sanctions on the nation in exchange for possible benefits for U.S. oil companies from the OPEC member state. The U.S. recognizes opposition leader Juan Guaidó as Venezuela's rightful head of state, and the Post noted any talks with Maduro would weaken that stance. Maduro insisted he was in control of Venezuela and had outmaneuvered the opposition, who say he wrongfully claimed re-election in 2018.

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WNU Editor: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sees himself as the legitimate ruler of Venezuela. His only interest in dealing with the U.S. is to lift sanctions.