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Nicolas Maduro

Evo Morales

Christopher Sabatini

William Freer

Olga Bazova

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Viri Rios

"There’s no way they [US troops] can enter Venezuela."

"I don't think the USA is going to invade Venezuela."

The Trump administration "has shown no signs so far of clear intent for direct military action."

"No one in their right mind thinks that with 4,500 people you can invade a country that's got mountains, jungle and multiple urban centers."

"It appears as if Mr. Peace President is looking into invading Venezuela under the pretext that the whole country is an illegal drug cartel and Maduro is a fugitive and an illegitimate president."

"It is my belief the United States will invade and Occupy Venezuela by Jan 2026."

Will the US Invade Venezuela?

Donald Trump

Gustavo Petro

John Feeley

Joe Sestak

Robert William Kelly

Juan Carlos Viloria Doria

Sergio Guzman

Stefan Peters

Sandra Borda

Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio

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Ellie Cook

“Colombia can sleep soundly.”

"I cannot see the president actually – despite what he said – extending strikes into Colombia or to Cuba."

"It is unlikely the White House would take unilateral action given their historic cooperation with Colombian security forces."

"I don't believe that there will actually be a military strike or military intervention in Colombia. But the US is, of course, already exerting influence."

"But with elections coming up in Colombia in a few months' time, it's hardly worth it for the administration to attempt to remove Petro from power."

“[Peto] sees Trump and his threats no longer as empty, but as real possibilities.”

"I don't think the fact that Colombia is a long-standing ally of the United States is necessarily going to insulate it from potential action from the Trump administration, because I don't think that that's something that he considers to be a deal breaker."

“All nations of the region must remain alert, as the threat hangs over all.”

"The US is baring its teeth at Colombia."

"[Gustavo Petro's] not going to be doing it very long."

Will the U.S. Intervene in Colombia?

On Feb. 5, U.S. Southern Command conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing two people. The strike was directed by Gen. Francis L. Donovan, who assumed command of U.S. Southern Command that same day during a Pentagon ceremony.

On Feb. 5, U.S. Southern Command conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing two people. The strike was directed by Gen. Francis L. Donovan, who assumed command of U.S. Southern Command that same day during a Pentagon ceremony.

The Feb. 5 strike marked the second U.S. military attack on suspected drug boats in 2026 and the first since forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in early January. At least 36 strikes occurred over a four-month period late last year.

The Feb. 5 strike marked the second U.S. military attack on suspected drug boats in 2026 and the first since forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in early January. At least 36 strikes occurred over a four-month period late last year.

Gen. Donovan was confirmed by the Senate on Jan. 30 by voice vote after President Trump nominated him on Jan. 8. He previously served as vice commander of U.S. Special Operations Command and brings 37 years of military service to the role.

Gen. Donovan was confirmed by the Senate on Jan. 30 by voice vote after President Trump nominated him on Jan. 8. He previously served as vice commander of U.S. Special Operations Command and brings 37 years of military service to the role.

During his January confirmation hearing, Donovan told lawmakers he did not know the long-term plans for the expanded U.S. military presence in Latin America. He committed to providing transparent and candid military advice to President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

During his January confirmation hearing, Donovan told lawmakers he did not know the long-term plans for the expanded U.S. military presence in Latin America. He committed to providing transparent and candid military advice to President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats have killed at least 128 people since September, according to tracking data. Legal experts and some lawmakers have said the strikes could violate international law by targeting civilians without due process.

U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats have killed at least 128 people since September, according to tracking data. Legal experts and some lawmakers have said the strikes could violate international law by targeting civilians without due process.

Families of two Trinidadian men killed in an Oct. 14 strike filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government for wrongful death and extrajudicial killing. A Colombian family also brought a case to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights over a September strike.

Families of two Trinidadian men killed in an Oct. 14 strike filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government for wrongful death and extrajudicial killing. A Colombian family also brought a case to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights over a September strike.

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