Trump shares image of Venezuela as 51st U.S. state; says country not yet "ready" for elections

Former U.S. President Donald Trump shared an image depicting Venezuela as the 51st state of the United States on his Truth Social platform. This action follows previous instances where Trump has toyed with the idea of annexing Venezuela.

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Trump's administration has maintained a tutelage over Venezuela's interim government since U.S. military forces captured Nicolás Maduro on January 3rd. Maduro was subsequently transferred to New York, where he awaits a federal trial on charges of narcoterrorism. The U.S. objective has been to facilitate a democratic transition in Venezuela, though a specific electoral timeline has not been established.

Despite sharing the "State 51" map, Trump declared on Friday that Venezuela is not yet "prepared" for elections. However, he also asserted that "progress" has been observed. He commended the work of interim President Delcy Rodríguez and highlighted the benefits to both American companies and the Venezuelan people from the oil market.

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The former president's social media post coincides with announcements from the Venezuelan Parliament and a group of opposition figures. They plan to initiate conversations, with Washington's support, starting Saturday to promote democracy within the country. Trump has previously suggested similar annexation possibilities for Canada and Greenland.

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