Trump says he is considering a blockade or quarantine on Venezuela

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a signing ceremony for the "Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act" in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., July 29, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria - Copyright CARLOS BARRIA(Reuters)

By Reuters

Published on 01/08/2019 - 23:32•Updated 26/04/2024 - 01:26

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is considering a quarantine or blockade of Venezuela, as the United States steps up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro to relinquish power.

Asked by a reporter whether he was considering such a measure given the amount of involvement by China and Iran in Venezuela, Trump said: "Yes, I am."

(Reporting by Alexandra Alper; writing by Eric Beech; Editing by Mohammad Zargham)

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Trump says he is considering a blockade or quarantine on Venezuela

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