Reports of high-stakes negotiations surface amid increased U.S. military and CIA pressure, though the Venezuelan leader publicly mocks the rumors as a U.S. "disinformation campaign."
CaliToday (11/11/2025): Reports from reliable international sources, including The Atlantic, indicate that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is prepared to resign from office, but only if the United States meets a specific list of non-negotiable conditions.
According to these reports, Maduro is seeking an immediate exit in exchange for:
Full Immunity: A guarantee from the U.S. government that he will not be prosecuted.
Removal of U.S. Bounty: The official withdrawal of the multi-million dollar U.S. bounty for his arrest on "narco-terrorism" charges.
A "5-Star" Exile: A secure, "comfortable," and well-funded safe-haven for himself and his inner circle.
This news, emerging in November 2025, suggests a potential, albeit narrow, pathway to a political transition. However, no official resignation has been announced.
Publicly, President Maduro has fiercely denied the reports, dismissing them as "fake news" and a psychological operation. He has publicly mocked the rumors, claiming they are a U.S.-led "disinformation campaign" intended to divide the Venezuelan people and his supporters.
A Backdrop of U.S. Pressure
These developments are not happening in a vacuum. They coincide with a significant escalation of U.S. pressure on the Maduro regime. According to analysts, this pressure includes:
Increased Military Activity: A noticeable uptick in U.S. military operations and naval presence in the Caribbean, near Venezuela.
Covert Operations: Reports suggest the White House has authorized CIA-led covert campaigns aimed at creating internal fractures within the government and military, with the ultimate goal of forcing Maduro's exit.
Past Negotiations and a Failed Plan
This is not the first time a negotiated departure has been discussed. A previous proposal, floated months ago, suggested Maduro might step down within three years. That plan would have seen him transfer power to Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, who would then complete the presidential term but agree not to seek re-election.
The United States reportedly rejected this proposal outright, as Washington does not recognize the legitimacy of Maduro's government or his hand-picked successor.
The current reports suggest a shift from a phased transition to an immediate exit, contingent on whether the U.S. is willing to trade prosecution for regime change. The standoff continues, as the world watches to see if these back-channel reports will translate into an official end to the Maduro era.