This image posted on US President Donald Trump's Truth Social account on January 3, 2026, shows, L/R, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, watching a remote feed of the US military's mission to capture Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, 2026.- AFP
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Firstpost04-01-2026, 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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