Trump Threatens New Attacks in Venezuela, Warns Colombia & Mexico Amid Maduro Arrest

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CNBC Awaaz•05-01-2026, 09:44
Trump Threatens New Attacks in Venezuela, Warns Colombia & Mexico Amid Maduro Arrest
- •US President Trump threatens new military attacks in Venezuela if remaining Maduro government officials don't cooperate after President Nicolas Maduro's arrest.
- •Maduro is detained in New York on drug trafficking charges, creating deep uncertainty for the oil-rich nation.
- •Trump also warned Colombia and Mexico of potential military action if illegal drug flow to the US isn't stopped.
- •Venezuela's government calls Maduro's arrest an "abduction"; VP Delcy Rodriguez assumes interim leadership and rejects US cooperation.
- •Trump warned Delcy Rodriguez of a "higher price" if she doesn't cooperate, while his administration aims to curb drug trafficking and reform Venezuela's oil industry.
Why It Matters: US escalates Venezuela crisis with military threats, Maduro's arrest, and warnings to other Latin American nations.
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