Event Brief
Trump urges Paraguay to start Mercosur talks on Venezuela
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
Summary: 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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