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

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Moneycontrol•04-01-2026, 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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