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Trump warns Colombia amid U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro
Summary
President Trump warned Colombia could face military action, while Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces and is due to be arraigned Monday in Manhattan federal court.
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President Donald Trump warned that Colombia might be next for a military operation as the United States takes custody of Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro. He used strong language about Colombia's President Gustavo Petro and said the U.S. is "in charge" of Venezuela. Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodriguez called for "peace and dialogue, not war," and other Venezuelan officials have rejected U.S. claims about Maduro.
Key developments:
- President Trump warned Colombia could face military action and said the United States is "in charge" of Venezuela.
- Trump criticized Colombia's president and accused him of involvement with drug production, using coarse language in his remarks.
- Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez publicly called for peace and proposed cooperation and dialogue with the United States.
- Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces and is due to make his first court appearance at a Manhattan federal courthouse at noon on Monday before Judge Alvin Hellerstein.
Summary:
The public comments from U.S. and Venezuelan officials have increased diplomatic tension in the region. Maduro's arraignment is scheduled for Monday in Manhattan federal court; other possible actions or developments are undetermined at this time.
