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Is Colombia Trump's next target?

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Donald Trump has issued threats and warnings toward Colombia, raising concerns that it could be his next target after Venezuela. Trump criticizes Colombia's leadership over drug trafficking and has not ruled out U.S. action. Colombian President Petro and regional leaders express uncertainty and caution, with some interpreting Trump's comments as referencing upcoming elections rather than direct intervention.

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Trump threatens military action against Colombia's president

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  • Any instability in Venezuela could trigger violence and migration into Colombia. 1m 0s
  • Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as interim president after Maduro; regime urges calm. 2m 7s
  • Maduro loyalist groups conduct phone checks to suppress dissent in Venezuela. 2m 30s

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Trump threatens military action against Colombia's president
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CBS News
2 days ago
Trump threatens military action against Colombia's president

Colombian officials are uncertain about Trump's intentions toward Petro, debating whether Trump implied a threat similar to Maduro's removal or was simply referencing Colombia's upcoming presidential election.

Trump administration faces questions over what's next for Venezuela
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CBS News
2 days ago
Trump administration faces questions over what's next for Venezuela

Trump was questioned about possible military action against other countries, suggesting Colombia and Cuba could be targets.

Trump threatens action against Colombia's Petro after Maduro ousting
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CBS News
3 days ago
Trump threatens action against Colombia's Petro after Maduro ousting

Colombia's president was threatened by President Trump, raising concerns that something similar to what happened to Maduro in Venezuela could occur in Colombia.

Trump threatens action against Colombia's Petro after Maduro ousting
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CBS News
3 days ago
Trump threatens action against Colombia's Petro after Maduro ousting

Petro responded to Trump's comments suggesting he 'might not be there for much longer,' clarifying that Trump's statement could refer to upcoming elections rather than a U.S. operation.

Trump says U.S. "in charge" of Venezuela
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CBS News
3 days ago
Trump says U.S. "in charge" of Venezuela

Trump suggested Cuba may soon collapse and threatened the president of Colombia, indicating possible further U.S. actions in the region.

Trump threatens U.S. military action in Latin America
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Al Jazeera
3 days ago
Trump threatens U.S. military action in Latin America

Tensions increased after Trump accused Colombia's president of producing and selling cocaine to the U.S.; when asked about a possible operation against Colombia, Trump responded, 'sounds good to me.'

Trump sets his sights beyond Venezuela to Cuba, Colombia, Greenland
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10 News First
3 days ago
Trump sets his sights beyond Venezuela to Cuba, Colombia, Greenland

Trump criticizes Colombia's leadership, accusing it of producing and selling cocaine to the US, and warns this will not continue much longer.

Trump sets his sights beyond Venezuela to Cuba, Colombia, Greenland
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10 News First
3 days ago
Trump sets his sights beyond Venezuela to Cuba, Colombia, Greenland

When asked about a possible US-led operation, Trump responds positively.

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