US President Donald Trump held a critical phone conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, issuing a stark ultimatum for the latter to relinquish power or face consequences. This dialogue follows intensified US military actions against Venezuelan-linked drug smuggling in the Caribbean, reflecting a comprehensive maximum-pressure strategy. Maduro’s requests for legal immunity and sanctions relief were dismissed, with Trump providing a one-week deadline for compliance. The situation bears significant implications for global stability, as regional dynamics in South America directly affect Indian energy interests and the safety of its diaspora, highlighting the interconnectedness of geopolitical events.