Trump Unleashes 'Donroe Doctrine': Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, Iran, Greenland Face Threats

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CNBC TV18•08-01-2026, 12:27
Trump Unleashes 'Donroe Doctrine': Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, Iran, Greenland Face Threats
- •Following Venezuela's invasion and Maduro's capture, Donald Trump issued fresh threats to Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, Iran, and Greenland, warning of military or political pressure.
- •Trump rebranded the 1823 Monroe Doctrine as "Donroe Doctrine," asserting US dominance in the Western Hemisphere and justifying potential interventions.
- •Colombia was threatened over alleged cocaine production and trafficking, with Trump warning President Petro and hinting at military action.
- •Trump hinted at military action to seize Greenland for national security, despite it being Danish territory, citing EU 'needs'.
- •Iran faces strong US response if protesters are harmed, while Mexico is criticized for drug trafficking; Cuba is expected to collapse economically after losing Venezuelan oil.
Why It Matters: Trump expands US interventionism post-Venezuela, threatening multiple nations under his "Donroe Doctrine".
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