(MENAFN) According to a report published by a media outlet on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump has ended attempts to negotiate a peaceful resolution with Venezuela.

The article reveals that Trump instructed his special envoy, Richard Grenell, to cease all diplomatic engagement, including direct communication with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

This decision was attributed to growing dissatisfaction among American officials with the lack of progress.

The report, which references unnamed U.S. sources, explains that Trump has become increasingly "frustrated" by Maduro’s unwillingness to comply with Washington’s demands to step down from power voluntarily.

Additionally, the steadfast denial by Venezuelan authorities of any involvement in narcotics trafficking has further strained relations.

Officials from the U.S. have indicated that the Trump administration has devised multiple military strategies in the event of heightened tensions.

These plans reportedly include measures aimed at forcefully removing Maduro from leadership if necessary.

In response to ongoing allegations, Maduro has consistently claimed that the United States is attempting to topple his administration.

Meanwhile, Washington has intensified its pressure by offering a $50 million bounty for Maduro’s capture, accusing him of participating in drug trafficking and associating with criminal networks.

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