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US administration officials are considering possible options for ousting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his closest associates, Politico reports, citing sources close to former President Donald Trump's administration.
According to the agency, Turkey, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Cuba are among the countries being discussed for safe passage for Maduro and his entourage. One proposal from Trump's aides is to arrange safe passage for the Venezuelan leader to one of these countries.
Other US administration officials are proposing to arrest Maduro and bring him to trial in the US, a source familiar with the discussions clarified.
Moreover, some officials suggest that threats of military action by the United States in the fight against drug cartels could destabilize the situation in Venezuela and contribute to Maduro's loss of power.
Among the measures being discussed is also the possibility of bringing in private security firms from third countries to provide initial protection for the leadership that comes to power after Maduro's departure.
As Politico notes, discussions of these issues are underway in various US agencies, including the State Department, the Department of Energy, the Treasury Department, the Justice Department, the Defense Department, and others. Some officials are reaching out to former US officials and independent analysts to assess possible scenarios.
Additionally, sources reported that the US maintains contacts not only with the opposition in Venezuela, but also with individuals within the country.
