US EditionTrump Says Military Operation Against Colombia 'Sounds Good'
Trump linked US military action against Colombia to its alleged role in cocaine trafficking, heightening regional tensions and prompting Colombia to bolster border security.
- Trump warned Colombia's President Gustavo Petro that he would 'not be in power long' amid rising tensions regarding a possible US military operation against Colombia.
- Trump accused Colombia's government of being 'very sick' and involved in cocaine production and trafficking aimed at the United States.
- President Petro condemned Trump's remarks, calling for Latin American unity against what he termed US domination.
- Petro emphasized the need for regional unity and economic cooperation beyond dependence on the north.
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J.D. Tuccille: Venezuela offers a lesson in how socialism ruins countries
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Why Trump's unchecked aggression could crumble in Colombia
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“We Have a Thug as President”: Jeffrey Sachs Says Trump’s Venezuela Operation Pushes World Closer to WWIII
Posted by Joshua Scheer In a wide‑ranging interview, economist and author Jeffrey Sachs with Danny Haiphong offers a stark assessment of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela — including the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and reported airstrikes that killed dozens. Sachs characterizes the operation as “brazen, illegal, and extraordinarily dangerous,” arguing that it reflects…
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