The Trump administration is negotiating a military agreement with Venezuela that could pave the way for a long-term presence of US troops in the country, according to a report citing US officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is overseeing discussions on the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), which would establish a legal framework for US military operations, training and security cooperation in Venezuela. U.S. officials say no decisions have been made on troop numbers, permanent bases or deployment locations, and discussions about establishing military bases remain preliminary.

The Trump administration is negotiating a military agreement with Venezuela that could pave the way for a long-term presence of US troops in the country, according to a report citing US officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is overseeing discussions on the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), which would establish a legal framework for US military operations, training and security cooperation in Venezuela. U.S. officials say no decisions have been made on troop numbers, permanent bases or deployment locations, and discussions about establishing military bases remain preliminary.