Former US President Donald Trump has issued provocative statements regarding Latin American nations, suggesting potential military intervention in Colombia while predicting Cuba’s imminent collapse without American involvement. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump characterized Colombia as “very sick” under its current leadership, accusing the country’s administration of facilitating cocaine production and distribution to the United States.
When questioned directly about potential military operations against Colombia, Trump responded enthusiastically: “It sounds good to me.” He further asserted that Colombia’s current leadership “won’t be doing it very long,” implying forthcoming action against the South American nation.
Regarding Cuba, Trump presented a contrasting perspective, suggesting that military intervention would be unnecessary as the communist nation appears poised to collapse independently. “Cuba’s about to be down for the count,” he stated, indicating his belief that the country’s demise would occur without American military engagement.
Trump’s comments extended to Mexico as well, where he declared the need to “do something” with the neighboring nation, which he claimed “needs to get its act together.” These remarks come shortly after the controversial capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces, signaling continued aggressive foreign policy positioning toward Latin American countries.