Is Trump going to target Colombia or Cuba next?

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Trump has issued threats and warnings against both Colombia and Cuba following the capture of Venezuela's Maduro. He accuses Colombia's president of cocaine trafficking and hints at possible action, while calling Cuba a failing nation and suggesting it could be a future target. Regional leaders and citizens express concern about potential U.S. intervention in both countries, though intentions remain ambiguous.

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Colombia vows to defend its sovereignty amid Trump’s military threats

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References

Colombia vows to defend its sovereignty amid Trump’s military threats

Al Jazeera

2 days ago

Colombia vows to defend its sovereignty amid Trump’s military threats

Trump accused Petro of producing cocaine and sending it to the U.S., warning Petro to 'watch his ass,' and discussed possible military action against Colombia.

Al Jazeera

2 days ago

Colombia vows to defend its sovereignty amid Trump’s military threats

The Colombian foreign minister emphasized defending national sovereignty, stating the army is ready to protect the population if necessary amid U.S. threats.

Tension rises in Colombia after Maduro’s capture

CBC News

2 days ago

Tension rises in Colombia after Maduro’s capture

Reports circulate that Trump is threatening Colombia's president, calling him 'a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States.'

Trump threatens military action against Colombia's president

CBS News

3 days ago

Trump threatens military action against Colombia's president

Colombian President Petro has responded to Trump's threats, suggesting he could be the next target in U.S. anti-drug trafficking efforts.

Trump threatens action against Colombia's Petro after Maduro ousting

CBS News

3 days ago

Trump threatens action against Colombia's Petro after Maduro ousting

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

Trump threatens U.S. military action in Latin America

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 and responded 'sounds good to me' when asked about a possible operation against Colombia.