Cyprus Times

New Doctrine for the Western Hemisphere Presented by Trump After Maduro's Arrest

Published January 3, 2026, 20:02
New Doctrine for the Western Hemisphere Presented by Trump After Maduro's Arrest

Following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump presented a new doctrine for the Western Hemisphere, stating that the United States will maintain control of Venezuela until a safe and orderly transition takes place. He issued warnings to Cuba and Colombia, hinting at potential further actions in the region. Specifically, he warned Colombian President Gustavo Petro to be careful due to the production of cocaine in his country. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Cuba should be concerned after Maduro’s arrest, characterizing the country as a “disaster”. Trump also mentioned he is not pleased with Vladimir Putin, without clarifying Russia’s role.