U.S-Venezuela Talks Began at Maduro’s Request, Official Says
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Talks between the U.S. and Venezuela aimed at improving strained relations began earlier this year after an overture from President Nicolas Maduro, a U.S. official said.
Maduro requested a direct channel of communication in March, according to the official, who asked not to be identified discussing the diplomatic communications. That was the same month he ordered the U.S. to cut staff at its embassy in Caracas amid claims that Washington was trying to undermine the country.