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US Aims to Influence Latin America Post Maduro Strike

1/8/2026

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Florida Senator Rick Scott said the United States aims to influence several Latin American countries after the strike on Venezuela and the capture of former President Nicolas Maduro.
He emphasized that this could spur democratic changes in the region, including Cuba and Nicaragua.
U.S. President Donald Trump supported the view.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned that Trump's comments should be taken seriously, signaling threats to narco-terrorism-linked and adversarial nations.

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Florida Senator Rick Scott said the United States aims to influence several Latin American countries after the strike on Venezuela and the capture of former President Nicolas Maduro.
He emphasized that this could spur democratic changes in the region, including Cuba and Nicaragua.
U.S. President Donald Trump supported the view.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned that Trump's comments should be taken seriously, signaling threats to narco-terrorism-linked and adversarial nations.