Trump Threatens Latin America But Leaves US Strategy Unclear

President Donald Trump suggested he could expand US military strikes in Latin America beyond Venezuela to targets on land in Colombia and even Mexico, spooking markets and raising fresh questions about his strategy for the region.

On Monday, Trump said he’d be “proud” to expand strikes that have targeted alleged drug-running boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific to targets on land in Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico over concerns about drugs and immigration. Trump said he may even deploy ground troops to Mexico, saying he’s “not happy” with the country.

The comments — which hit the Mexican peso — ...