Trump urges Paraguay to start Mercosur talks on Venezuela

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Donald Trump sent a private message to Paraguay’s president urging Mercosur discussions on Venezuela’s return.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Sent a private message urging Paraguay to initiate Mercosur discussions on Venezuela’s return to the bloc

WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 9:11 AM ET

WHERE: Paraguay

WHY: To initiate Mercosur discussions on Venezuela’s return to the bloc after Venezuela’s suspension since 2016 under the Ushuaia Protocol’s democratic clause

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