Donald Trump has heightened speculation he is going to use military action in Venezuela (Image: GETTY)
The Trump administration recognises Juan Guaido as the interim leader of Venezuela. The recognition is interpreted as a challenge to socialist President Nicolas Maduro who has accused the White House of planning a coup against him. Trump has revealed “all options are on the table” and has since expanded sanctions against Maduro’s government and the country’s state-owned oil company, according to Newsweek.
While sanctions were announced last month, it was noticed that White House national security advisor John Bolton held a notepad with the phrase “5,000 troops to Colombia” written on it.
Trump has since responded to a question about if he planned to send troops to Colombia with “you’ll see”.
The President made the remark after meeting with Colombian President Ivan Duque at the White House.
The country’s capital, Bogota, has taken in swathes of Venezuelans fleeing deteriorating
