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Latin Leaders Condemn U.S. Military Moves in Venezuela

1/9/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s military actions against Venezuela drew sharp condemnation from leftist leaders across Latin America.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to defend his nation against perceived U.S. threats.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo rejected foreign intervention.
Analysts say the approach echoes a historic pattern of U.S. intervention and invokes the Monroe Doctrine to justify actions, signaling strength but raising sovereignty concerns and competition with China.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s military actions against Venezuela drew sharp condemnation from leftist leaders across Latin America.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to defend his nation against perceived U.S. threats.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo rejected foreign intervention.
Analysts say the approach echoes a historic pattern of U.S. intervention and invokes the Monroe Doctrine to justify actions, signaling strength but raising sovereignty concerns and competition with China.