US President Donald Trump hinted that Colombia and Mexico could possibly be the subsequent targets for US navy intervention following the seize of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, intensifying uncertainty within the area as Bitcoin climbed increased.
On Sunday, Trump raised issues about cocaine persevering with to move from Colombia into the US whereas threatening that Colombian President Gustavo Petro stands out as the subsequent chief the US captures.
“Colombia could be very sick, too, run by a sick man, who likes making cocaine and promoting it to the US, and he’s not going to be doing it very lengthy,” Trump warned.
When requested whether or not the US would take into account pursuing a navy motion in opposition to Colombia, Trump responded: “It sounds good to me.”
PRESIDENT TRUMP JUST NOW:
Trump: “Colombia is run by a sick man, he isn’t going to be doing it for very lengthy.”
Reporter: “So there shall be an operation by the US in Colombia?”
Trump: “Sounds good to me.” pic.twitter.com/66fQM7cEIY
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) January 5, 2026
Whereas Trump has friendlier relations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, she denied assist to deal with Mexico’s cartels, prompting Trump to say, “One thing goes to must be completed in Mexico.”
The US can also be keeping track of Cuba, a strategic ally of Venezuela, which Trump described as a failing state that’s “able to fall” now that its Venezuelan oil provide is being reduce off.
Maduro taken earlier than crypto market might react
Bitcoin (BTC) has risen 3.35% from $89,990 to $93,000 because the navy operation in Venezuela, CoinGecko information reveals.
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Market analyst Crypto Rover stated the Venezuela incident brought on little market disruption as a result of Maduro’s seize was executed earlier than uncertainty might unfold, not like previous conflicts that triggered extended panic.
Greenland remains to be on Trump’s wishlist
Including to geopolitical uncertainty, nevertheless, Trump stated he nonetheless has his eye on Greenland, calling it important to US nationwide safety and protection.
Nonetheless, ministers in Denmark and Norway have repeatedly stated the mineral-rich land isn’t on the market whereas asking the US president to cease with the threats.
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