The US and Venezuela are discussing the long-term military presence of Americans in the country. According to the New York Times, Trump is seeking a deal from Caracas under which US troops can stay. Venezuela is now led by Acting President Delsey Rodriguez, the terms of the negotiations were not disclosed. The US military worked in the country with humanitarian aid after the June 24 earthquakes, and relations warmed after January when the US struck Venezuela and captured Nicolás Maduro.

The US and Venezuela are discussing the long-term military presence of Americans in the country. According to the New York Times, Trump is seeking a deal from Caracas under which US troops can stay. Venezuela is now led by Acting President Delsey Rodriguez, the terms of the negotiations were not disclosed. The US military worked in the country with humanitarian aid after the June 24 earthquakes, and relations warmed after January when the US struck Venezuela and captured Nicolás Maduro.