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Trump to Meet with Petro After Threats of US Action Against Colombia

Published January 8, 2026, 07:02
Trump to Meet with Petro After Threats of US Action Against Colombia

Donald Trump announced he will meet with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House in the near future, following a phone call after repeated threats of US military action against Colombia. According to Trump, Petro called him to explain the situation regarding drugs and other disagreements. The phone call, the first between the two leaders, lasted approximately fifteen minutes and was characterized by a calm tone, according to Colombian media. Previously, Trump had strongly criticized Petro and made personal attacks against him.