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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrea Rodriguez

Greenland and Colombia among countries Trump could attack next

  • Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric regarding US influence in the Western Hemisphere, renewing calls for an American takeover of Greenland and threatening military action against Colombia.
  • These assertive statements followed a US military operation in Venezuela, with his top diplomat Marco Rubio declaring Cuba's communist government to be "in a lot of trouble".
  • Trump justified his interest in Greenland by citing national security concerns, claiming Denmark cannot adequately protect it, a stance strongly condemned by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
  • He also put Colombia's President Gustavo Petro "on notice", accusing him of involvement in the drug trade and suggesting potential US military intervention.
  • Trump's administration's National Security Strategy and his references to the Monroe Doctrine underscore his assertive approach to the region, unsettling both allies and adversaries.

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