UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hinted at a military response to Venezuela, vowing to take action against the leftist-ruled country whose economy has gone into a tailspin. "What's happening in Venezuela is a disgrace," Trump told reporters in New York where he is attending the annual United Nations General Assembly. "All options are on the table, every one, -- strong ones and the less than strong ones -- and you know what I mean by strong," he added. A military option mulled by Trump could entail supporting a coup to oust Maduro rather than a full-fledged invasion by US forces. Earlier in the week, Trump spoke disparagingly about the security situation in Venezuela, saying that he believed Maduro could be toppled "very quickly" by the military.

Source: Bangkok Post September 26, 2018 16:41 UTC