Venezuela’s Maduro to Appear in U.S. Court as Trump Warns Further Strikes Are Possible

U.S. President Donald Trump has said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will appear in a U.S. court following his reported capture, while warning that further military strikes against Venezuela remain possible as Washington escalates pressure across the region.

Speaking to reporters, Trump said the United States was prepared to take additional action if necessary, signalling that military operations could continue. He also issued warnings toward neighbouring countries, threatening possible military action in Colombia and Mexico, and claiming that Cuba’s communist government “looks like it’s ready to fall” without external intervention.

Trump’s remarks come amid heightened instability in Venezuela following reports of explosions in Caracas, the deployment of Venezuelan armed forces, and the declaration of a national emergency. U.S. officials have accused Maduro of drug trafficking and weapons offences, charges that Trump said would be pursued in a U.S. court.

The White House has framed its actions as part of a broader campaign against transnational crime, narcotics trafficking, and what it describes as illegitimate regimes in the Western Hemisphere. Trump has repeatedly accused the Maduro government of turning Venezuela into a hub for organised crime and regional instability.

Threats directed at Colombia and Mexico represent a sharp escalation in rhetoric, as both countries are key U.S. partners in regional security and trade. No immediate response was issued by officials in Bogotá or Mexico City, while Cuban authorities also remained silent on Trump’s comments.

The developments have raised concerns among regional leaders and analysts, who warn that aggressive U.S. intervention could destabilise Latin America and trigger widespread diplomatic fallout. International observers have called for restraint and urged verification of claims surrounding Maduro’s status and the scope of U.S. actions.

As events continue to unfold, global attention remains focused on whether Washington will follow through on further military threats and how Latin American governments respond to what could mark a turning point in regional geopolitics.