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flag Ric Grenell, Trump’s envoy for Venezuela, is sidelined amid clashes over diplomacy with Maduro, as U.S. strikes raise human rights concerns.

flag Ric Grenell, Trump’s special envoy for Venezuela, faces internal criticism for reportedly pushing diplomacy with President Nicolás Maduro, conflicting with the administration’s hardline approach. flag While Grenell claims he continues to engage Maduro at the president’s request, senior officials say he is no longer involved in policy, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio now leading efforts. flag The administration has conducted military strikes on vessels off Venezuela’s coast—killing 11 to 17 people—raising human rights concerns and drawing criticism. flag Critics argue Grenell’s public comments undermine U.S. messaging and may benefit Maduro, while some analysts support back-channel talks if tied to verifiable reforms. flag The White House and Grenell have not commented.

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