The United States and Venezuela are negotiating a military agreement that would allow a long-term US military presence in the country, the New York Times reported citing sources. However, it is unclear whether the United States intends to build and maintain its own military bases in the country or station forces in existing Venezuelan bases.

The United States and Venezuela are negotiating a military agreement that would allow a long-term US military presence in the country, the New York Times reported citing sources. However, it is unclear whether the United States intends to build and maintain its own military bases in the country or station forces in existing Venezuelan bases.