Claims
Al Jazeera"It is unlikely the White House would take unilateral action given their historic cooperation with Colombian security forces."Jan 03, 2026
Stefan Peters"I don't believe that there will actually be a military strike or military intervention in Colombia. But the US is, of course, already exerting influence."Jan 08, 2026
John Feeley"But with elections coming up in Colombia in a few months' time, it's hardly worth it for the administration to attempt to remove Petro from power."Jan 05, 2026
Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio“For this, we have a highly trained, very well prepared army.”Jan 07, 2026
Christopher Sabatini"Trump is sending a warning shot to other countries in the Western Hemisphere."Jan 05, 2026
Juan Carlos Viloria Doria“There is a real possibility of short-term population movement, both precautionary and forced, especially if instability, reprisals, or power vacuums emerge.” Jan 03, 2026
Government of Cuba“All nations of the region must remain alert, as the threat hangs over all.”Jan 20, 2026
Sergio Guzman“[Peto] sees Trump and his threats no longer as empty, but as real possibilities.”Jan 03, 2026
Robert William Kelly"I don't think the fact that Colombia is a long-standing ally of the United States is necessarily going to insulate it from potential action from the Trump administration, because I don't think that that's something that he considers to be a deal breaker."Jan 05, 2026
Joe Sestak"I cannot see the president actually – despite what he said – extending strikes into Colombia or to Cuba."Jan 05, 2026
Ellie Cook"But unlike Venezuela, Colombia is a regional military powerhouse and has for years been a NATO "global partner." This designation pulls Bogota closer to the alliance, although it does not come with the expectations—or protections—NATO nations have."Jan 05, 2026
Stefan Peters"Trump's statement on Colombia alone, made rather casually on his plane, has had a huge impact. And, of course, there is a calculated motive behind it."Jan 08, 2026