Cyprus Times

First Conversation Between Trump and Petro After Threats of Military Action in Colombia

Published January 8, 2026, 06:07
First Conversation Between Trump and Petro After Threats of Military Action in Colombia

U.S. President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro have held their first phone conversation following Trump's threats of military action in Colombia. Trump stated that Petro called him to explain the situation regarding drugs and other disagreements. Trump announced he would welcome Petro to the White House in the near future and expressed his eagerness for the meeting. The conversation, according to Colombian media, had a calm tone. Petro has strongly criticized U.S. policy in the region, while Trump had attacked Petro, calling him “sick” and accusing him of drug trafficking.