Trump says Cuba is ‘ready to fall,’ warns Colombia and Mexico after Maduro’s capture
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Moneycontrol05-01-2026, 13:43

Trump Warns Cuba 'Ready to Fall,' Threatens Colombia & Mexico After Maduro Capture

  • US President Donald Trump claimed Cuba is "ready to fall" due to economic collapse and disrupted Venezuelan oil supplies, alleging Cuban casualties during Maduro's capture.
  • Trump's remarks followed the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for "narcoterrorism," with Trump asserting the US remains "in charge" of Venezuela.
  • Trump issued strong warnings to Colombia, calling it "sick" and accusing President Gustavo Petro of drug trafficking, even suggesting a US operation against the country.
  • He also warned Mexico to "get their act together" on drug trafficking, offering US troops, while calling President Claudia Sheinbaum a "terrific person."
  • International condemnation from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, and Spain rejected US military action in Venezuela as a violation of international law.

Why It Matters: Trump's aggressive "Don-roe Doctrine" rhetoric escalates regional tensions after Maduro's capture.

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