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Moneycontrol04-01-2026, 10:18

Trump Warns Colombia's Petro, US Tightens Grip After Maduro Capture

  • Trump warned Colombian President Gustavo Petro to "watch his a**" over drug production fueling US cocaine trafficking.
  • Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was captured and taken to a New York prison after a US military operation.
  • Trump declared the US would temporarily "run" Venezuela for a "safe, proper and judicious transition," threatening further strikes.
  • Petro criticized US actions as an "assault on sovereignty" and warned of a humanitarian crisis, opposing US military presence.
  • US signaled hardening posture across Latin America, asserting dominance, and hinted at pressure on Cuba and Mexico.

Why It Matters: Trump issues stern warning to Colombia, asserts US dominance in Latin America after Maduro's capture.

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