Trump threatens Colombia’s Petro, says Cuba ‘looks like it’s ready to fall’

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 75% complete by Zaheena RasheedJanuary 5, 2026 at 03:04 AM

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In January 2026, US President Donald Trump threatened Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of drug trafficking and suggesting a possible US operation in Colombia "sounds good." Trump made the comments while aboard Air Force One, following the US abduction of Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro. He also stated that Cuba "looks like it's ready to fall" due to a lack of income following the loss of Venezuelan oil revenue. Trump asserted that the US is "in charge" of Venezuela, despite the country's Supreme Court appointing an interim leader. Maduro and his wife are scheduled to appear in court in New York on drug-related charges.

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