Trump says he plans to visit Venezuela and praises its interim government

Donald Trump announced his intention to travel to Venezuela, stating he has a 'very good' relationship with the country's interim president. He also referred to a Venezuela without Nicolás Maduro as a 'new friend and partner' during his State of the Union address.

Trump has deepened pressure on Cuba, suggesting he wants to apply a similar model used in Venezuela. The announcements follow reports detailing Nicolás Maduro's final days as Venezuela's leader, where he reportedly believed the United States would not attack after speaking with Trump.