Trump's 'Overnight' Venezuela Regime Change: Maduro's Abduction and the 2026 Latin Crisis
In a sudden move on Jan 5, 2026, Trump oversaw a regime change in Venezuela, releasing images of a captured Nicolas Maduro. The crisis now spreads to Colombia and Cuba.
The geopolitical map of South America changed in a heartbeat. U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited a global firestorm by posting a photo of Nicolas Maduro bound and blindfolded. Following what's being described as an "overnight regime change," Venezuela is now grappling with the aftermath of a direct American military and political assault.
The Fallout of Trump Venezuela Regime Change 2026
As of January 5, 2026, an acting president has already begun meeting with cabinet ministers in Caracas. However, the transition is anything but peaceful. Global protests have erupted, and the Venezuelan population remains deeply divided. While some celebrate the end of Maduro's rule, others condemn the U.S. intervention as a violation of sovereignty. Trump hasn't ruled out a second strike if resistance continues.
Threats to Colombia and the Impending Fall of Cuba
Trump's rhetoric suggests this is just the beginning of a larger regional cleanup. He recently threatened the president of Colombia and declared that Cuba is "ready to fall." The aggressive stance has put neighboring nations on high alert, as the White House signals a return to a more assertive Monroe Doctrine approach in the mid-2020s.
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