[US Media: Trump Administration Negotiates with Venezuela to Pave the Way for Long-Term US Military Stationing] Golden Finance reports on November 4th, citing the New York Times, that US government officials stated the US is negotiating a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with Venezuela to establish a legal framework for a long-term US military presence. The negotiations are being led by Secretary of State Rubio, and the specific size and location of the troops are yet to be determined in a subsequent agreement. The US State Department stated that the agreement aims to provide legal guarantees for military cooperation, training, exercises, and humanitarian assistance. The US hopes to expand security cooperation with Venezuela, but the establishment of military bases has not yet been discussed. The negotiations face opposition from anti-American forces and political voices within Venezuela, while the US and Venezuela are also discussing political reconciliation, future elections, and the release of political prisoners.