• Trump warns Venezuelan authorities of potential severe consequences if they don't cooperate.
• Maduro and his wife face significant drug charges following their capture by U.S. forces.
• International concerns arise over U.S. military actions in Venezuela and potential repercussions.
• Colombia and Mexico could be subject to military action according to Trump’s statements.
• Cuba mourns the loss of its citizens killed in the U.S. operation targeting Maduro.

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Venezuela's interim government on Sunday, implying that further military strikes could occur if they do not cooperate with U.S. efforts, particularly regarding drug trafficking and access to oil resources. His comments followed the dramatic military operation that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who now face serious charges including drug trafficking and conspiracy, as reported by BBC and India Times.

During his flight aboard Air Force One, Trump suggested that a lack of cooperation from Maduro's remaining government officials could lead to further U.S. military interventions not only in Venezuela but potentially in Colombia and Mexico as well. "Operation Colombia sounds good to me," Trump stated, highlighting a desire to address the flow of illicit drugs from these countries into the U.S., according to Channel News Asia and HuffPost.

Maduro continues to assert his claim to Venezuela’s presidency and has characterized his detention as a kidnapping. His capture has resulted in significant unrest within the country, raising questions about the future of Venezuela. Images of Maduro in captivity have caused shock, and the operation is being deemed one of the most controversial U.S. military interventions since the invasion of Panama, as noted by Reuters and echoed in Channel News Asia.

Alongside the immediate ramifications of the military operation, Trump indicated that U.S. oil companies could soon return to Venezuela to revitalize its oil industry, seizing what he referred to as "what they stole." This sentiment echoed his administration's aim to ensure the oil industry does not fall into the hands of U.S. adversaries, according to BBC and HuffPost.

The military intervention raises numerous concerns among international observers regarding its legality and implications. Major nations supporting Maduro have condemned the U.S. action, with Russia and China particularly vocal about potential violations of international law. The UN Security Council is set to convene to discuss the incident and its broader implications, as reported by Reuters and others.