President Donald Trump has abruptly ended attempts to engage in diplomatic negotiations with Venezuela, according to sources cited by the New York Times on Monday. The President has directed his special envoy, Richard Grenell, to halt all outreach efforts concerning the South American nation.

Venezuela's President, Nicolas Maduro, has persistently claimed that the United States aims to unseat him from power. These developments follow Washington's recent move in August to amplify its bounty for information leading to Maduro's capture to $50 million, under accusations of his alleged connections to drug trafficking and criminal enterprises, charges which Maduro steadfastly denies.

The disruption in diplomatic talks marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries, reflec

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