A protester wearing a mask of US President Donald Trump performs during a demonstration condemning the US attack on Venezuela and the seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, in front of the US embassy in Seoul on January 5, 2026. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)
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Moneycontrol05-01-2026, 21:25

Global Defiance: Nations Push Back Against Trump's Post-Venezuela Threats

  • US actions in Venezuela triggered widespread defiance against President Trump's aggressive rhetoric and threats.
  • Colombia's President Petro openly defied Trump's personal threats, warning against US militarism and indiscriminate force.
  • Mexico's President Sheinbaum rejected Trump's Monroe Doctrine revival, asserting sovereignty and opposing regime change by force.
  • Greenland and European leaders condemned Trump's annexation talk, emphasizing national sovereignty and NATO protection.
  • Cuba and Iran dismissed Trump's predictions of collapse and warned against interference, asserting their readiness to resist.

Why It Matters: Trump's post-Venezuela threats sparked global defiance, with nations rejecting unilateral coercion and asserting sovereignty.

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