An armed civilian takes part in a pro-government protest demanding the release of President Nicolas Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, January 4, 2026. [Ariana Cubillos/AP]

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

By Urooba Jamal and Usaid Siddiqui

Published On 5 Jan 20265 Jan 2026

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