Latin America Politics

US Military Action Against Maduro Sparks New Political Battle in Colombia

By National Security Desk | January 7, 2026

The U.S. operation capturing Nicolás Maduro has ignited fierce debate in Colombia’s presidential race, exposing deep vulnerabilities and raising urgent questions about national sovereignty and regional security.

In a bold move underscoring America’s commitment to confronting authoritarian regimes, the United States’ military operation capturing Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, has sent shockwaves not only through Caracas but across Colombia’s political landscape. While Washington asserts its stance against tyranny and narco-regimes, Bogotá finds itself grappling with the ripple effects just months before a critical presidential election. Is Colombia Prepared for the Fallout of Venezuela’s Regime Change? The specter of Venezuela's ongoing crisis has haunted Colombian politics for years, fueled by fears that the socialist experiment next door could spread southward. Now, with Maduro detained...

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