He's followed through on threats against Venezuela by capturing its president and his wife from their heavily fortified Caracas compound in a dramatic overnight raid. When describing the operation, Trump dusted off the 1823 Monroe Doctrine and its promise of US supremacy in the western hemisphere - re-branding it the "Donroe Doctrine". ColombiaJust hours after the operation in Venezuela, Trump warned Colombian President Gustavo Petro to "watch his ass". Asked whether the US would carry out an operation targeting Colombia, Trump replied, "It sounds good to me". Venezuela reportedly supplies roughly 30% of Cuba's oil, leaving Havana exposed if Caracas' support collapses under a new, more US-friendly administration.

Source: The Star January 05, 2026 20:26 UTC