U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a provocative warning toward Colombia, openly suggesting that military action against the South American nation is an option under consideration.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump delivered sharp criticism of Colombia’s leadership, describing the country as “very sick” and accusing its president of presiding over large-scale cocaine production destined for the United States.
In remarks widely interpreted as targeting Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Trump said the current leadership “likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States,” adding that such actions would not continue for much longer.
When directly asked whether the United States would consider a military operation against Colombia, Trump responded bluntly, saying the idea “sounds good to me.” The comment has sparked immediate concern among diplomats and analysts, given the long-standing security and economic ties between Washington and Bogotá.
Trump’s remarks come just days after a dramatic U.S.-led operation resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was transported to New York to face federal drug-trafficking charges. That operation has already heightened tensions across Latin America and raised fears of broader U.S. intervention in the region.
The latest comments suggest a more aggressive posture by the Trump administration toward governments it accuses of enabling narcotics trafficking, marking a significant escalation in rhetoric that could have far-reaching geopolitical consequences.
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