Coverage dated January 3, 2026 to January 4, 2026

The countries Donald Trump could target after Venezuela

Headline from Newsweek

Other Latin American nations—notably Colombia, Mexico and Cuba—could be in the White House's sights.

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5 articles, oldest first.

The Bulwark
Which Countries Will Trump Invade Next? He’s Given Us a Guide. (opens The Bulwark)
Published Jan 3, 2026
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The reasons he listed for toppling Venezuela’s Maduro apply just as well to many other governments.
Washington Examiner
Trump threatens to take over more nations after Venezuela (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 4, 2026
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President Donald Trump suggested more countries could face U.S. intervention after a successful mission in Venezuela.
Al-Monitor
Where's next? Trump eyes new targets after Venezuela (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Jan 4, 2026
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An emboldened US President Donald Trump has hinted that he has other countries in his sights after toppling Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, leaving the world asking: where's next? Trump took aim at Colombia, Cuba, Greenland, Mexico and Iran in the space of a single half-hour exchange with reporters Sund…
Time
Trump’s Potential Next Targets After Venezuela (opens Time)
Published Jan 4, 2026
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The U.S.’s stunning intervention in Venezuela puts several other countries in the region and around the world also on edge.
Newsweek
The countries Donald Trump could target after Venezuela (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 4, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Other Latin American nations—notably Colombia, Mexico and Cuba—could be in the White House's sights.