Venezuela's Maduro admits holding secret talks with White House

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro confirmed Tuesday that secret talks have been taking place with the U.S. administration to resolve the longstanding conflict between the two countries.

"There have been talks for months under my authorization between the Trump administration and the Bolivarian government to find a solution to the conflict between us and the North American empire," he told an event in La Guaria city.
He added that they would maintain contact with the U.S.