After Maduro: Trump Threatens Colombia and Cuba via 'Don-roe Doctrine' 2026
Following the abduction of Maduro, Donald Trump threatens military intervention in Colombia and predicts Cuba's fall under his new 'Don-roe Doctrine' 2026.
The era of diplomacy is fading. In its place, the 'Don-roe Doctrine' has arrived with a vengeance. Just a day after the high-stakes abduction of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, US President Donald Trump has signaled that his sights are now set on Colombia and Cuba.
The Rise of the Don-roe Doctrine: Trump's Expansionist Vision
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on January 4, 2026, Trump didn't mince words. He described Colombia's President Gustavo Petro as a "sick man" involved in the drug trade and suggested that a US military operation in Bogota "sounds good" to him. According to Reuters, these comments highlight a shift toward the Monroe Doctrine's aggressive revival, which Trump has rebranded as the 'Don-roe Doctrine.'
Trump also predicted the imminent collapse of the Cuban government, citing the loss of Venezuelan oil as a fatal blow. He claimed that "Cuba literally is ready to fall," and noted that numerous Cuban fighters were killed during the recent US raid in Caracas.
Regional Backlash and the Fight for Sovereignty
President Petro hit back on X, calling for Latin American unity against being treated as "servants and slaves." He reminded the world that the US remains the only nation to have bombed a South American capital. Experts interviewed by Al Jazeera suggest it's too early to tell if these are empty threats or a prelude to further military action.
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