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US President Donald Trump speaks to the media at the White House in Washington on September 21, 2025 before boarding Marine One to depart for Glendale, Arizona, to attend a memorial service for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Photo: Mark Schiefelbein/AP.
Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuelan Vice President Delcy RodrĂguez released a letter sent by President Nicolás Maduro to Donald Trump, which she said reveals “the irrefutable truth about Venezuela.” The letter, supported by maps and scientific data, aims to demonstrate that the country is “a territory free of any illicit activity,” and is always aiming at diplomacy.
The letter, dated September 6 and released September 22, was sent four days after a US strike on a small boat killed 11 Venezuelans. In it, President Maduro reminded Trump of conversations with his special envoy, Rick Grenell, regarding Venezuela’s record in combating international drug trafficking. Maps from the United Nation’s World Drugs Report were attached to the letter.
The Venezuelan head of state warned that fake news and covert operations are being used to attack Venezuela. He urged his US counterpart to unite their efforts to defeat the campaign of lies “that fills with noise a relationship that must be historic and peaceful, as our Liberator SimĂłn BolĂvar always envisioned.”
On September 5, President Maduro had called reports being passed to Trump about Venezuela false. He stated that “Venezuela has always expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue, but just as we are willing to talk, we demand respect for our country and our people, as we will continue to defend the truth about Venezuela, no matter the cost.”
Through social media, VP RodrĂguez said the letter was delivered to a South American intermediary on September 6 for delivery to Trump. However, given that it was partially leaked by US media, “the Venezuelan government assumes responsibility” to publicly disclose its full content. She posted graphics and maps demonstrating that Venezuela is “a land of peace that tirelessly fights against drug trafficking.”
RodrĂguez reaffirmed that “the military threat against Venezuela, the Caribbean and South America must cease, and the CELAC Zone of Peace proclamation must be respected.” She affirmed that Venezuela, “in perfect popular, military and police unity, will continue to defend its right to sovereignty, peace and the sacred legacy of our Liberator SimĂłn BolĂvar.”
Experts see the letter as new evidence of the Venezuelan government’s willingness to open communication and diplomatic channels to neutralize forces driving US policy toward its socialist revolution.
Trump on Sunday declined to confirm whether he had received a letter from Maduro. When asked about the matter, he said, “We’ll see what happens with Venezuela.”
On Saturday, Trump said on Truth Social that Venezuela would pay a heavy price if it does not readmit its “prisoners” who have been “forced” to go to the United States by the “Venezuelan leadership.” This came amid an escalation over Washington’s military threats against Venezuela.
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Below is a full, unofficial translation of the letter:
Caracas, September 6, 2025
His Excellency
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States of America
Respected President Donald Trump,
I am sending this communication to you to share some thoughts and information.
Currently, many controversies have arisen surrounding the relationship between the United States and Venezuela. Amid these controversies, we have witnessed countless cases of so-called fake news circulating in the media.
I recall the fake news regarding Venezuela’s refusal to accept migrants back to our country. This issue was quickly resolved and clarified in a conversation with Ambassador Richard Grenell. This channel has, to this day, functioned impeccably.
During these first months of your second administration, we have always sought direct communication to address and resolve any issue that arises between our two governments.
In recent weeks, the absolutely false allegations of ties to mafias and drug trafficking gangs by the highest legitimate authorities in Venezuela have taken center stage. This is the worst kind of fake news launched against our country to justify an escalation of an armed conflict that would cause catastrophic damage to the entire continent.
I spoke at length with Special Envoy Rick Grenell about this and other topics. In that regard, I am sending you compelling data on drug production and drug trafficking in South America, which, based on real facts, conclusively demonstrates that Venezuela is a territory free of drug production and a non-relevant country in the narcotics field, thanks to the immense efforts made over the years by our police and military forces.
As demonstrated by data from the UN and other organizations that you can corroborate with your own intelligence agencies, 87% of the drugs produced in Colombia leave through Pacific ports; 8% through the northern Guajira region of Colombia; and only 5% attempt to be transported through Venezuela. All seized drugs are combated, intercepted and destroyed along the 2,200 kilometers of border we have with Colombia.
A very relevant fact is that this year we have already neutralized and destroyed more than 70% of that small percentage which attempts to cross our extensive border with Colombia, stretching more than 2,200 kilometers. We have destroyed 402 international drug trafficking aircraft in accordance with the procedures of Venezuelan law. This data confirms Venezuela’s impeccable record in combating international trafficking of illicit drugs, as expressed by all international organizations and agencies specializing in the matter.
President, I hope that together we can defeat this fake news that fills with noise a relationship that must be historic and peaceful, as our Liberator SimĂłn BolĂvar always envisioned.
I have said publicly on many occasions that I recognize the impressive work you are doing to end the war that you inherited in other regions of the world. Therefore, I support the pronouncement of CELAC, which ratified Latin America and the Caribbean as a territory of peace on Thursday, September 4. Therefore, I invite you, President, to preserve peace with dialogue and understanding throughout the hemisphere.
These and other topics will always be open to a direct and frank conversation with your special envoy, Rick Grenell, to overcome the media noise and fake news.
From Caracas, Venezuela, birthplace of liberators, I will always be ready to defend peace and life.
Nicolás Maduro Moros
Special for Orinoco Tribune by staff
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