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Colombia's Petro Says He Would 'Take Up Arms Again' to Defend Country From Trump Threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that he would be willing to take up arms again if necessary to defend Colombia's sovereignty, responding to what he described as threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Latin Times

"Come get me": Colombian president's war of words with Trump escalates

Asked if the U.S. would launch an operation against Colombia, Trump said, "It sounds good to me."

Axios

Colombian president says ‘I will take up arms again’ if US invades

Gustavo Petro makes remark after Trump threatens military action similar to Venezuela

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Colombian Guerrillas Vow to Spend 'Last Drop of Blood Fighting the US Empire' After Attack on Venezuela

Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the former FARC rebel group issued defiant statements following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela.

Latin Times

Colombia President Hits Back: Petro Warns Trump Attack Would Unleash Popular Jaguar

Colombian President Gustavo Petro vows to 'take up arms' against Trump after threats of a US military strike. Following Maduro's capture, Petro warns of a 'humanitarian crisis' and 'guerrilla war'.

International Business Times UK

Colombian president ready to 'take up arms' in face of Trump threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to "take up arms" after US President Donald Trump threatened him and accused him of drug trafficking. The tensions follow the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.

Euronews

Mapped: Every country Trump has threatened after capture of Venezuelan president Maduro

Trump has warned several countries, including Nato ally Denmark, that the US is ready to prove America’s ‘dominance in the Western hemisphere’

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Trump Gravely Warns Colombia President 'Will Not Be In Power Long' as Next US Invasion Looms

Trump warns Colombia's President Gustavo Petro could soon be out of power and suggests a military operation, deepening diplomatic tensions after US actions in Venezuela.

International Business Times UK

Colombian President Petro Taunts Trump Admin Over Threats After Maduro's Capture: 'Want To Put Me In Prison? Try'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro taunted U.S. counterparts Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the two parties continue to exchange threats following the capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro.

Latin Times

Trump Threatens Colombian President Petro, Says He Could Be Targeted Next: 'Run By a Sick Man'

President Donald Trump made a new threat to Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro, saying he could be the next one to fall following the capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.

Latin Times

'Giant Diversionary Tactic': Strategist Accuses Trump of Using Venezuela to Hide Epstein Files

Democratic strategist James Carville accuses Donald Trump of using the Venezuela raid as a 'giant diversionary tactic' to hide the release of Epstein files.

International Business Times UK

Who could Trump invade next? Fears over president’s plans for Greenland, Cuba and Colombia

Other countries could be attacked by Trump following his invasion of Venezuela

The Independent UK

‘Things are complicated’: tense calm holds at Venezuela’s border with Colombia after Maduro capture

Many shops closed after rush to buy essentials, as exiles held muted celebrations amid uncertainty about future

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump Accuses Colombian President of 'Making Cocaine,' Urges Him to Watch Out

Donald Trump just issued a stern warning to Colombian President Gustavo Petro at a press conference this weekend.

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Fortune

5 takeaways on Venezuela in the aftermath of Maduro: A memo to CEOs

There is little dispute about the character of Nicolas Maduro, but there is little incentive for U.S. corporate leaders to gloat and be used as foils.

Axios

Trump signals more Latin American invasions could be next after capturing Maduro

"Something's going to have to be done with Mexico," Trump told Fox and Friends.

Latin Times

AOC Slams Operation To Capture Maduro: 'It's About Oil And Regime Change'

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) slammed the U.S. operation that captured Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, saying it is not aimed at countering drug-trafficking.

International Business Times UK

Trump Bombs Venezuela as Chinese Officials Visit — Coincidence or Message to Beijing?

US military action against Venezuela's government unfolds as Chinese diplomatic engagement intensifies, raising strategic questions in Washington and Beijing.

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Latin Times

Colombian President Petro Says Forces Have Been Deployed To The Border With Venezuela Following U.S. Strikes

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said his government has deployed "public forces" at the border with Venezuela following the U.S. operation in the country that ended with the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.

Axios

Trump says Maduro "captured" by U.S. in stunning move

Trump: U.S. strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country

The Guardian - UK

Global outcry after US launches strikes on Venezuela and captures president

France, Russia, China and EU say Washington broke international law after US troops carried out the operation

Latin Times

Explosions Rock Caracas Venezuela Tonight as Government Blames US Military Action

Tonight in Caracas, Venezuela's capital, residents reported a series of loud explosions and sightings of low-flying aircraft around 2 a.m. local time, triggering power outages and smoke rising over key military installations such as La Carlota Air Base and the Fuerte Tiuna military complex.

The Guardian - US

Venezuelan leader lands in New York after capture – as it happened

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Latin Times

Colombian President Petro Pinpoints Location Of U.S. Strike On Alleged Drug Vessels, Offers Help To Locate Survivors

Colombian President Gustavo Petro pinpointed the location of a U.S. strike on alleged drug vessels on December 30, offering the navy's help to locate those who jumped overboard after the attack.

Latin Times

Maduro Directly Refrains From Addressing U.S. Strike In Venezuela: 'Perhaps We'll Discuss It In a Few Days'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro directly avoided addressing the U.S. strike in the country, telling a journalist "perhaps we'll discuss it in a few days."

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