Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro revealed that he had a respectful and cordial telephone conversation with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump. Maduro assured that the call was initiated by the White House, where he advocated for direct dialogue for peace amidst the U.S. military deployment near the Venezuelan coasts. Speaking from an event in Petare, Miranda state, the head of state affirmed that if the call represents a step towards dialogue and diplomacy, it will be welcome. He emphasized that U.S. citizens are tired of eternal wars, referring to Washington’s past conflicts abroad, and concluded with a message of firmness, stating that the colonial powers of the world will never be able to subjugate the Venezuelan people.