Trump Threatens Colombian President Petro: "Watch His Ass" After Maduro Seizure

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Firstpost•04-01-2026, 01:18
Trump Threatens Colombian President Petro: "Watch His Ass" After Maduro Seizure
- •US President Donald Trump threatened Colombian President Gustavo Petro, telling him to "watch his ass" after the US military operation to seize Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
- •Trump accused Petro of producing cocaine and sending it to the United States, justifying his warning.
- •Petro condemned Washington's actions in Venezuela as an "assault on sovereignty," predicting a humanitarian crisis and heightened regional tensions.
- •Petro reiterated Colombia's commitment to the UN Charter, opposing unilateral military action and advocating for peaceful resolution of disputes.
- •The US conducted a "large-scale strike" in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, with Trump stating the US would temporarily run the country.
Why It Matters: Trump issues a stark warning to Colombia's Petro amid US seizure of Venezuela's Maduro, escalating regional tensions.
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