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Dec 3 (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday confirmed he held a “respectful and cordial” phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump about 10 days ago, framing the conversation as a potential opening for diplomacy.

“If this call means steps are being taken toward a respectful dialogue between our countries, then dialogue is welcome, diplomacy is welcome,” Maduro said during a televised event.

Reuters reported on Monday, citing four sources familiar with the call, that Maduro told Trump he was willing to leave Venezuela if he and his family received full legal amnesty, including the removal of U.S. sanctions and the end of a flagship case before the International Criminal Court.

The call follows months of U.S. pressure on Venezuela, including strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats, threats of military action, and the designation of Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist group.

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