Trump bombs Venezuela, abducts Maduro, who’s next in his crosshairs?
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- After bombing Venezuela and abducting President Nicolás Maduro, Trump expanded threats to other countries.
- The warnings cite security, migration, and strategic interests, raising fears of wider escalation.
After the US bombed Venezuela and abducted President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump moved quickly to widen his rhetoric, publicly threatening several other countries in recent days. The escalation has alarmed regional governments and drawn warnings about violations of international law and regional stability.
Venezuela
The US carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and abducted President Nicolás Maduro, an unprecedented move that triggered international condemnation.
The operation marked a sharp escalation in US intervention in Latin America. Critics described it as a crime of aggression and a breach of sovereignty, while supporters in Washington framed it as a necessary security action. The strike and abduction became the backdrop for Trump’s subsequent threats, signaling a more aggressive posture toward countries Washington accuses of challenging US interests.
Colombia
Trump warned that Colombia could face US military action, citing drug trafficking and regional security concerns.
Colombia is a long-time US partner and hosts extensive security cooperation. Trump’s remarks suggested that cooperation could turn into coercion if Bogotá fails to meet US demands. Colombian officials responded by stressing national sovereignty and rejecting any military pressure.
Mexico
Trump again raised the possibility of US action against Mexico, linking it to border security, migration, and cartel violence.
Mexico condemned the US attack on Venezuela and sought to distance itself from Washington’s military approach. Mexican leaders warned that threats of force would destabilize the region and undermine economic and security cooperation between the two neighbors.
Iran
Trump has publicly warned Iran about possible military or “targeted” actions, citing alleged support for groups opposing US interests in the Middle East.
Iran has long been at odds with the US over its nuclear program, regional influence, and ties to militias in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. Analysts say Trump’s recent rhetoric aims to project strength and deter Iran from expanding influence, but it heightens tensions in an already volatile region. Tehran condemned US threats, warning of a strong defensive response to any aggression.
Greenland
Trump hinted that military force could be an option to secure US strategic interests in Greenland.
Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark and holds strategic value due to its Arctic location and natural resources. Denmark and European leaders rejected any suggestion of US intervention, saying Greenland’s status is not negotiable and must be respected under international law.
A widening pattern
Trump’s threats, issued after the Venezuela attack, reflect a broader shift toward open military coercion in US foreign policy. Analysts warn that framing force as an acceptable tool risks further destabilization, particularly in Latin America, where memories of past US interventions remain strong.
As diplomatic pressure mounts, governments targeted by Trump’s rhetoric are calling for restraint, while international bodies weigh responses to what many see as a dangerous new phase in US global posture.
