西半球的暗影：从委内瑞拉到哥伦比亚，美国的战略野心与困境

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent military actions taken by the United States against Venezuela, particularly focusing on the court appearance of President Maduro and the international backlash against U.S. interventionist policies [1][3][7]. Group 1: U.S. Military Actions - On January 5, Maduro appeared in court in New York, wearing prison attire and shackles, amidst protests against U.S. military intervention in Venezuela [3][5]. - The U.S. has escalated its military actions against Venezuela since Trump's second term began, including designating Venezuelan gangs as foreign terrorist organizations and conducting military strikes against alleged drug trafficking operations [5][6]. - Reports indicate that from September to December 2025, the U.S. conducted 35 known attacks on drug trafficking vessels, resulting in over 115 deaths [5]. Group 2: International Reactions - The international community, including the UN Secretary-General and leaders from Brazil and Cuba, has condemned the U.S. actions as dangerous precedents and acts of aggression [1][7][19]. - A joint statement from six countries, including Colombia, criticized the unilateral military actions by the U.S. as extremely dangerous [7][19]. - Protests in the U.S. have also emerged, with citizens and lawmakers labeling the military actions as illegal and a form of bullying [1][19]. Group 3: Strategic Implications - The U.S. has shifted its focus to the Western Hemisphere, emphasizing the importance of regional security and the need to counteract anti-American regimes [13][15]. - Trump's administration has indicated a desire to maintain overwhelming political influence in the region, preventing external powers from expanding their influence [13][15]. - The U.S. strategy appears to be a shift from global expansion to a more concentrated focus on the Western Hemisphere, reflecting a return to Monroe Doctrine principles [15][16].