US President Donald Trump hinted that Colombia and Mexico could be the next targets of US military intervention following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, heightening uncertainty in the region as Bitcoin rose.
On Sunday, Trump raised concerns that cocaine continues to flow from Colombia to the US, while threatening that Colombian President Gustavo Petro could be the next leader the US captures.
“Colombia is also very sick, it’s run by a sick man, who likes to produce cocaine and sell it to the United States, and he won’t be doing that for much longer,” Trump warned.
Asked if the US would consider military action against Colombia, Trump replied: “Sounds good to me.”
PRESIDENT TRUMP JUST:
Trump: “Colombia is led by a sick man, he won’t be doing it for much longer.”
Journalist: “So there will be US operations in Colombia?”
Trump: “Sounds good to me.” pic.twitter.com/66fQM7cEIY
— Letter to Kobeissi (@KobeissiLetter) January 5, 2026
While Trump has a friendly relationship with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, she has withheld help in the fight against Mexican cartels, prompting Trump to say, “Something will have to be done in Mexico.”
The US is also keeping an eye on Cuba, a strategic ally of Venezuela, which Trump has described as a failing state that is “ready to fall” now that its supply of Venezuelan oil has been cut off.
Maduro captured before the crypto market could react
Bitcoin (BTC) Rises 3.35% From $89,990 To $93,000 Since Military Operation In Venezuela CoinGecko data shows.
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Crypto Rover Market Analyst he said the incident in Venezuela caused little disruption to the market because Maduro’s capture took place before uncertainty could spread, unlike past conflicts that have caused prolonged panic.
Greenland is still on Trump’s wish list
Adding to the geopolitical uncertainty, however, Trump said he was still keeping an eye on Greenland, calling it vital to America’s national security and defense.
However, ministers in Denmark and Norway have repeatedly said the mineral-rich country is not for sale, asking the US president to stop making threats.
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