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moved closer to $93,000 on January 5 while US President Donald Trump’s remarks sparked concern about tensions in Latin America.
His comments suggested that Washington might take stronger steps against Colombia and Mexico, following a US operation in Venezuela over the weekend.
Speaking on January 4, President Trump criticized Colombia for its role in cocaine trafficking. He told reporters that the idea of a new US military operation aimed at the country, according to Reuters.
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He also accused Colombia’s leadership of allowing the drug trade to flourish. He said, “Colombia is very sick, too, run by a sick man, who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States, and he’s not going to be doing it very long”.
Turning to Mexico, President Trump noted that while he maintains a more cooperative relationship with President Claudia Sheinbaum, she declined assistance from Washington in tackling cartel violence.
In response, the president remarked that “something is going to have to be done in Mexico”.
He also described Cuba as a country in serious decline. He said it was “ready to fall” now that Venezuela’s oil shipments to the island are being reduced.
Cuba remains a close ally of Venezuela, and Washington is watching both countries closely as their economies weaken.
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