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UN Security Council to discuss the US action as Trump insists control of Venezuela.

An armed civilian takes part in a protest against the US, demanding the release of President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores in Caracas, Venezuela

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Trump threatens Colombia’s Petro, warns Mexico ‘to get their act together’

Published On 5 Jan 2026

  • Abducted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife will appear in a court in New York on drug-related charges, as President Donald Trump insists the US is in control of Venezuela.
  • Trump has threatened further military action against Venezuela, as well as against Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro. He also warned Mexico it must “get its act together”.