The U.S. intervention in Venezuela may have opened the door to far broader ambitions. After the dramatic capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro,
President Donald Trump is now fueling speculation that additional countries —some dangerously close to home — could be next.
U.S. forces carried out a surprise operation in Caracas over the weekend, arresting Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The pair were flown to the United States, where they are expected to face court proceedings. Trump later confirmed that the U.S. would temporarily oversee Venezuela until power is transferred, calling the mission a success.
But it was Trump’s comments afterward that raised fresh alarms.