Trump Targets Colombia After Venezuela Raid, Warns of Military Action Over Cocaine

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News18•05-01-2026, 07:40
Trump Targets Colombia After Venezuela Raid, Warns of Military Action Over Cocaine
- •US President Donald Trump warned of possible military action against Colombia, calling its leader a "sick man" involved in cocaine production.
- •The warning follows a US operation in Venezuela where President Nicolas Maduro was captured and flown to New York on drug-trafficking charges.
- •Trump directly stated that military action against Colombia "sounds good" when asked about the possibility.
- •Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the US action in Venezuela as an "assault on sovereignty" and warned of a refugee crisis.
- •The UN Security Council is scheduled to meet to discuss the US operation in Venezuela, requested by Venezuela and relayed by Colombia.
Why It Matters: Trump threatens Colombia with military action after Venezuela operation, sparking regional condemnation.
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