Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Trump Threatens Venezuela, Colombia Amid Maduro Capture
President Trump is thinking about getting involved in Venezuela and Colombia.
He had Venezuelan President Maduro captured and taken to the US to face drug charges.
Trump wants to take control of Venezuela's oil and make sure the new leader, Vice-President Delcy Rodrigues, works with the US.
He also threatened military action against Colombia, saying its president is involved in drug trafficking.
Some people think this is a bad idea because it goes against international law and could cause problems with other countries.
Trump hopes to increase oil production in Venezuela and ensure stability, but many are worried about the consequences.
US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and took him to the US to face drug charges.
Trump threatened military action against Colombia, calling its president a 'sick man' involved in drug trafficking.
Trump warned Venezuela's Vice-President Delcy Rodrigues that she could 'pay a very big price' if she doesn't cooperate with the US.
The US plans to seize Venezuela's oil industry and increase production, with a focus on securing access to the world's largest proven oil reserves.
The capture of Maduro has drawn mixed reactions, with some countries condemning the US action as a violation of international law and others seeing it as a bold move against corruption.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Venezuelan Vice-President Delcy Rodrigues
- What
- US intervention in Venezuela, threats against Colombia, capture of Maduro
- When
- Not specified, but recent
- Where
- Venezuela, Colombia
- Why
- To depose Maduro, seize oil industry, combat drug trafficking, and address perceived corruption
- Country
- Venezuela
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Target Government
- Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro
- US Plan
- Seize oil industry, increase production
- US Troops
- Not ruled out
- Potential Ally
- Venezuelan Vice-President Delcy Rodrigues
- Colombia President
- Gustavo Petro
- Maduro's Charges
- Narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation, possession of machine guns and destructive devices
Sources
Trump rolls the dice on nation-building with vow to ‘run’ Venezuela
Trump's Plan To Seize, Revitalise Venezuela's Oil Industry Can Take Years
End of American Pretence: How Trump Shred International Law in Venezuela
Rubio says US is using oil quarantine to pressure Venezuela
Trump bets on intimidation to force Venezuelan leaders into line
US Oil Companies Set To Invest Billions In Venezuela's Energy Sector After Maduro's Capture: Foreign Affairs Expert
Will Pay a Big Price: Trump Threatens Venezuela VP Delcy Rodriguez
Trump warns Venezuela VP Delcy Rodríguez of big price
‘Colombia is run by a sick man’: Donald Trump threatens military operation against Colombia, after Venezuela raid
What's Happening in Venezuela? Trump Warns Interim President, Military Asks Citizens to Resume Normal Activities
Will US Capture Of Maduro Boost Russia's Ukraine Plans And China's Taiwan Push? Explained
Some good, some bad: How Indian firms and energy security could be affected by US “running” Venezuela after taking Maduro into custody
Venezuela Crisis: Is China Facing A Oil Supply Crunch After Maduro's Capture By US? Beijing's Secret Backup
Maduro Set to Make His First Appearance in US Courtroom
What Is 'Cartel Of The Suns' And Why Is It Central To Case Against Maduro
'Venezuela is profit center for Latin American cartels': JD Vance defends US operation after Maduro’s capture
Trump says 'US in charge' but Rubio insists 'America will only enforce oil quarantine’ - Who actually is running Venezuela
Donald Trump's Venezuela bombing may make US an energy powerhouse, just like Jensen Huang wants
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