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09-01-2026
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has stated that there is a 'real threat' of US military action against Colombia, citing US President Donald Trump's previous threats and comments. Petro accused the US of treating other nations as part of its 'empire' and criticized US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for acting like 'Nazi brigades'. The two leaders have a history of trading insults and tariff threats on social media. Petro emphasized Colombia's commitment to dialogue and defense, referencing the country's history of responding to large armies. The US has significant interests in the region, including controlling Venezuelan oil sales.
Entities: Gustavo Petro, Donald Trump, Colombia, United States, Venezuela • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-01-2026
US President Donald Trump stated that the US involvement in Venezuela could last for years following the seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a raid on Saturday. Trump said that 'only time will tell' how long his administration would 'oversee' the running of Venezuela. The US plans to control sales of sanctioned oil 'indefinitely' and use the proceeds to buy US-made goods. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said the ouster of Maduro had set off an 'irreversible process' that would lead Venezuela to be 'free'. However, Trump was dismissive about Machado's potential to lead Venezuela, and instead recognized Maduro loyalist Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela's interim leader.
Entities: Donald Trump, Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, Delcy Rodríguez, María Corina Machado • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-01-2026
US President Trump spoke with Colombian President Gustavo Petro amid rising tensions between the two leaders. The conversation was described as 'very positive' by a Colombian official, marking a 180° change in rhetoric. The tensions began when Trump accused Colombia of failing to contain cocaine production, calling Petro an 'illegal drug leader' and imposing sanctions on him and his family. Petro criticized the US military buildup near Latin America and denounced Trump's strikes on alleged drug boats. The situation escalated after the US military captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, prompting Petro to denounce the act as 'aggression.' Trump later suggested military action against Colombia, stating it 'sounds good' to him, but the tone of the conversation between Trump and Petro was constructive, with both leaders planning to meet at the White House.
Entities: Donald Trump, Gustavo Petro, Colombia, United States, Venezuela • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
09-01-2026
The article discusses the challenges of reviving Venezuela's oil industry after the ousting of President Nicolas Maduro. Experts say it will take up to seven years and over £80bn to get the industry back up and running. The US has seized sanctioned tankers and plans to control Venezuelan oil sales. However, the country's oil infrastructure is in disrepair, and the process of extraction, processing, and storage is hindered by decades of underinvestment and corruption.
Entities: Donald Trump, Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela, United States, Sky News • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-01-2026
US President Donald Trump announced that he will meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado next week. The meeting comes after US strikes on Venezuela resulted in the capture of its president Nicolas Maduro. Trump stated that it will take time for Venezuela to hold elections and that the US will play a key role in rebuilding the country's oil industry. Trump also mentioned that oil companies will invest at least $100 billion in Venezuela's oil infrastructure.
Entities: Donald Trump, Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
09-01-2026
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, despite previously dismissing her. The meeting comes after a US-backed operation resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Trump also threatened to conduct land strikes against drug cartels in Latin America, potentially targeting Mexico. Meanwhile, Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has begun releasing political prisoners, including foreigners.
Entities: Donald Trump, María Corina Machado, Nicolás Maduro, Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-01-2026
President Donald Trump has agreed to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who won the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump also expressed willingness to accept the prize from Machado, who has praised Trump and suggested sharing the award with him. Machado was a key figure in the Venezuelan opposition and was barred from running in the general election by President Nicolás Maduro. The US had previously seized Maduro and brought him to New York to stand trial on narco-terrorism charges. Trump has been criticized for his willingness to accept the Nobel Peace Prize from Machado, with many perceiving it as narcissistic.
Entities: Donald Trump, María Corina Machado, Nobel Peace Prize, Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
