Bitcoin climbed toward $93,000 on Monday as US President Donald Trump made comments suggesting the United States could pursue tougher action against Colombia and Mexico, extending geopolitical uncertainty in the region following the weekend operation in Venezuela.
Speaking on Sunday, Trump criticized Colombia over cocaine trafficking and said a new US military operation focused on the country “sounds good to me,” according to Reuters, while also warning that “something is going to have to be done” in Mexico.
“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," Trump warned.
When asked whether the US would consider pursuing a military action against Colombia, Trump responded: "It sounds good to me."
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Trump: "Colombia is run by a sick man, he's not going to be doing it for very long."
Reporter: "So there will be an operation by the US in Colombia?"
Trump: "Sounds good to me." pic.twitter.com/66fQM7cEIY
While Trump has friendlier relations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, she denied help to tackle Mexico’s cartels, prompting Trump to say, “Something is going to have to be done in Mexico.”
The US is also keeping an eye on Cuba, a strategic ally of Venezuela, which Trump described as a failing state that is “ready to fall” now that its Venezuelan oil supply is being cut off.
Maduro taken before crypto market could react
Bitcoin (BTC) has risen 3.35% from $89,990 to $93,000 since the military operation in Venezuela, CoinGecko data shows.
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Market analyst Crypto Rover said the Venezuela incident caused little market disruption because Maduro’s capture was executed before uncertainty could spread, unlike past conflicts that triggered prolonged panic.
Greenland is still on Trump’s wishlist
Adding to geopolitical uncertainty, however, Trump said he still has his eye on Greenland, calling it vital to US national security and defense.
However, ministers in Denmark and Norway have repeatedly said the mineral-rich land is not for sale while asking the US president to stop with the threats.
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