Trump outlines 'post-Maduro' contours: Oil is top priority.. and clear threats to Colombia, Mexico, and India

Vice President Delcy Rodríguez "will comply with American demands" in the transitional phase.

Following the success of the swift military operation in Venezuela, US President Donald Trump, in a series of fiery statements, outlined the contours of the next phase, confirming that his country "needs full access to the oil and other resources in Venezuela", while at the same time directing direct threat messages to neighboring countries and even to Washington's allies in Asia.

Venezuela.. Reform before elections and the New York Times newspaper revealed, quoting prominent White House officials, the American administration's conviction that Vice President Delcy Rodríguez "will comply with American demands" in the transitional phase.

In this context, Trump confirmed that his administration is currently dealing with "the people who have just taken the constitutional oath", noting that the focus is now on "reforming Venezuela" more than the elections, which he said "will be held at the appropriate time".

"The second wave".. A drawn sword and Trump's speech was not devoid of brandishing the big stick, where he was quoted as issuing a stern warning: "If they do not comply in Venezuela, we will execute a second strike".

The US President clarified that the forces were "prepared for a second wave and everything was ready", adding that he does not believe the need will arise given the current data, reassuring the public that "all injured military personnel are in good condition".

Attack on Colombia and warning to Mexico and on the regional level, Trump launched a personal attack on the Colombian president in response to his recent criticisms, describing him as "the sick man", and threatening that "he will not continue like this for long", even hinting at the possibility of another intervention saying: "Operation Colombia looks good to me".

The threats also extended to Cuba, which Trump saw as "on the verge of collapse", and Mexico, which he demanded to "sort out its affairs", stressing the necessity of doing something about it.

Economic message to India and away from the American continent, Trump brandished the weapon of customs duties against India, threatening to raise them if New Delhi does not help in the issue of "Russian oil", in reference to Washington's desire to tighten the siege on Russian and Venezuelan energy sources alike.