๐บ๐ธ๐ป๐ชโก๏ธ โ The Trump administration is negotiating a military agreement with Venezuela that could pave the way for a long-term U.S. troop presence in the country, according to NYT, citing U.S. officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is overseeing discussions on a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), which would establish a legal framework for American military operations, training exercises, and security cooperation in Venezuela. U.S. officials say no decisions have been made regarding troop numbers, permanent bases, or deployment locations, and discussions about establishing military bases remain preliminary