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Donald Trump Threatens Military Intervention in Venezuela, Colombia, and Cuba

FRANCE 24 EnglishJanuary 8, 20261 min4,343 views
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US Intervention in Venezuela

  • ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Donald Trump justified the US capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and his wife, stating Venezuela is within the US's sphere of influence.
  • ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ This action is framed as a replacement for the Monroe Doctrine, establishing a new world order based on great power spheres.

Threats to Colombia

  • ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด Trump described Colombia as "sick" and run by a leader involved in cocaine production and distribution to the US.
  • โš ๏ธ He implied that the leader's activities would soon cease, suggesting potential US intervention.
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Colombia's president has stated the country is prepared to defend itself against US threats.

Impact on Cuba

  • ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡บ Trump suggested that Cuba's days are numbered, particularly after the US took control of Venezuela's oil, a primary income source for Cuba.
  • ๐Ÿ“‰ Cuba is described as being on the verge of collapse due to the loss of Venezuelan oil revenue.

Greenland and National Security

  • ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Donald Trump reiterated the US need for Greenland from a national security perspective.
  • ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ This follows recent actions, including appointing a special envoy and social media posts hinting at future US claims on Greenland.
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Donald TrumpVenezuelaNicolas MaduroUS InterventionMonroe DoctrineSpheres of InfluenceColombiaCocaine TradeCubaGreenlandNational SecurityGeopolitics
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