Washington, Jan 5 (NationPress) US President Donald Trump delivered stern warnings to Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico, emphasizing that the United States is losing patience with their governments, which he accused of fostering drug trafficking and regional instability. He indicated that his administration stands ready to take action if the situation does not improve.

While speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his return from Mar-a-Lago, Trump noted that Cuba's position has significantly deteriorated after the US operation in Venezuela, claiming Havana has lost a crucial economic support system.

“Cuba now has no income,” Trump stated, elaborating that the nation was heavily reliant on Venezuelan oil. “They got all of their income from Venezuela… and Cuba literally is ready to collapse.”

Trump clarified that the United States does not have any military plans against Cuba at present, suggesting that internal disintegration is a more likely scenario. “We’re not (going in),” he remarked. “I think it’s just going to fall. It’s going down for the count.”

He mentioned that many Cuban Americans would support such a development. “You have a lot of great Cuban Americans that are going to be very happy about this,” Trump said.

Shifting his focus to Colombia, Trump used some of his strongest rhetoric, accusing its leadership of permitting cocaine production aimed at the United States. “Colombia is very sick too, run by a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States,” he alleged.

He warned that US actions could follow, stating, “It sounds good to me,” when asked if that indicated a military operation. “He’s not going to be doing it very long.”

In response to inquiries, Trump tied Colombia, Venezuela, and Cuba together as part of a regional threat. “We had a drug caliphate in our backyard,” he claimed, asserting that the United States is now working to dismantle it.

On January 3, US forces executed a surprising operation, arresting the Venezuelan president from his Caracas residence and bringing him to New York for trial.

Regarding Mexico, Trump stated that drug cartels continue to control vast areas of the country and criticized the government for not adequately addressing the issue. “The cartels are running Mexico, whether you like it or not,” he remarked. “It’s not nice to say, but the cartels are running Mexico.”

Trump revealed that he has consistently offered military support to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to tackle drug trafficking. “Every single time I talked to her, I offered to send troops,” he noted.

He added that Sheinbaum has declined the offer. “She’s concerned. She’s a little afraid,” Trump said.

Trump stressed that Mexico must take decisive action or face repercussions, as drugs continue to flow northward through its territory. “Mexico has to get their act together,” he stated.

The president also cautioned that the United States is ready to extend operations beyond Venezuela if necessary. “We were prepared to do a second strike,” Trump said, noting that the option remains available if regional governments do not “behave.”

Trump framed his remarks as part of a larger regional doctrine. “It’s our hemisphere,” he asserted, referencing the Monroe Doctrine and contending that prior presidents had lost focus on it.

He emphasized that the objective is stability and security, not occupation. “We’re in the business of having countries around us that are viable and successful,” he stated.

These comments highlighted Trump’s willingness to utilize economic pressure, military force, and direct warnings as strategies to reshape US relations with neighboring countries he deems threats to American security.