Donald Trump gets ‘terse warning’ from another country after raid: ‘Not mincing his words!’

President Donald Trump received a sharp warning on Monday from a South American leader after the United States carried out a military operation in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro. The warning came as tensions in the region continued to rise and fears spread that the U.S. could take similar actions against other countries.

Trump has recently made hostile comments about several nations in the region. He has claimed that Colombia is run “by a sick man” and has suggested that the United States might consider attacking or invading Colombia. He has also mentioned possible action against Cuba, Greenland, and Mexico. Trump argues that Colombia is not doing enough to stop illegal drugs from entering the United States, a claim that has angered Colombian leaders.

Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, responded forcefully and publicly. In a long and emotional post on social media, Petro warned Trump not to even consider U.S. military action against Colombia. According to CNN’s chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, Petro made it clear that he would strongly resist any foreign intervention.

Petro reminded people that he was once a guerrilla fighter before entering politics and that, although he later gave up weapons, he would be willing to take them up again to defend his country if necessary. He warned that any attempt by the United States to arrest or remove a leader supported by the Colombian people would trigger widespread public anger. Petro wrote that such an action would unleash what he described as a “popular jaguar,” meaning massive protests and resistance from ordinary citizens across Colombia.

In response to the growing tension, Colombia has increased its military readiness. The government has moved more troops to the border with Venezuela and added around 30,000 soldiers to strengthen its defenses. These actions show that Colombia is taking the situation seriously, even if it hopes things do not escalate further.

At the same time, Colombian officials are trying to calm the situation behind the scenes. Ward reported that CNN spoke with people inside the Colombian president’s office as well as Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez. They emphasized that cooperation between Colombia and the United States is still ongoing, especially when it comes to law enforcement and fighting drug trafficking. Colombia remains one of the United States’ most important allies in counter-narcotics efforts, a partnership that has lasted for decades and has not been formally disrupted.

A similar response came from Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum. When asked about Trump’s criticism and his demand that Mexico “get its act together,” she appeared to dismiss it, saying that this is simply how Trump speaks and not necessarily a sign of immediate action.

Even so, there is real concern throughout Latin America. Many leaders and citizens were shocked by how quickly the U.S. acted in Venezuela. For countries in the region, U.S. military involvement brings back painful memories of past interventions that caused long-term damage and instability. Because of that history, any hint of American interference is deeply unpopular and alarming.

Petro addressed this history directly in another social media post. He urged the United States not to see Latin America as a source of crime or drugs poisoning American society. He called for respect and asked Americans to revisit their own history in the region before making threats or judgments.

Whether or not Trump truly intends to launch more military operations remains unclear. However, Colombia has made it clear that it strongly opposes any U.S. interference and is prepared to defend itself. The situation has left many countries in the region on edge, watching closely and hoping the conflict does not spread further.