'Colombian President Gustavo Petro Needs To Watch His A**': Trump's Warning After Venezuela Attack

US President Donald Trump has warned Colombian President Gustavo Petro to “watch his ass” following the US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wide via ship.

“He's making cocaine and they're sending it into the United States, so he does have to watch his ass,” Trump said at a press conference, referring to Petro, with whom he has sparred repeatedly in recent months. ''He has cocaine mills. He has factories where he makes cocaine. So, I stick by my statement. He does need to watch his ass,'' added Trump.

US attacks Venezuela

The US carried out the military assault on Venezuelan capital Caracas after consistently accusing Maduro of being involved in drug trafficking. Maduro had stridently denied the charges. The US troops have taken Maduro and his wife to New York. Venezuela declared a national emergency after the US action.

After Maduro and his wife were flown out of Caracas, Trump told a news conference that US will run Venezuela until a transition of power can take place. 'We are going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition,' Trump said.

The US president also said the 'extremely successful' operation should serve as a warning to anyone who would threaten American sovereignty or endanger American lives. Venezuela's Supreme Court has asked Vice-President Delcy Rodriguez to take charge of the country as the interim president.

India calls for dialogue, peace resolution

India expressed "deep concern" over the situation in Venezuela after the United States exfiltrated President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and vowed to install a friendly regime in the oil-rich country. "Recent developments in Venezuela are a matter of deep concern. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

"India reaffirms its support to the well-being and safety of the people of Venezuela. We call upon all concerned to address issues peacefully through dialogue, ensuring peace and stability of the region," it added.