U.S. Plans Contingency Strategy for Post-Maduro Venezuela Scenario

The Trump administration is reportedly developing contingency plans outlining strategies and options to stabilize Venezuela and manage governance in the event of President Nicolás Maduro’s removal.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared that Nicolás Maduro’s days are numbered, while avoiding confirmation of a potential ground invasion or direct U.S. military strike. He told Politico he would not publicly discuss military strategy.

The U.S. has recently increased its military presence in the region...