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President Trump said he won’t rule out military action against Venezuela while suggesting he’d have ‘discussions’ with leader Nicolás Maduro, deepening uncertainty about U.S. strategy.

The Trump administration increased pressure with warships in the Caribbean and plans to designate a cartel linked to Maduro as terrorist.

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Monday did not rule out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up a potential diplomatic opening with leader Nicolás Maduro, who has insisted that a U.S. military buildup and strikes on alleged drug boats near his South American country are designed to push him out of office.

Trump reiterated that he “probably would ta

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