More news on the Venezuelan “war”. More concerning. Direct from Bloomberg News
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US-Ukraine talks over the weekend were described as productive by both sides, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying a proposed Nov. 27 deadline to secure Ukraine’s support for a US-backed peace deal isn’t set in stone. The controversial 28-point plan, presented last week as more of an ultimatum, was the result of secret US-Russia discussions, but a top Ukrainian aide sees progress on an accord.
Donald Trump’s formal designation of Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization—allegedly led by President Nicolás Maduro—will go into effect today, escalating tensions. The chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staffs will meet service members in Puerto Rico as the US weighs military action against Venezuela, and airlines are canceling flights amid security concerns.