Petro to Meet Trump in Washington Amid US-Colombia Tensions
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News18•15-01-2026, 08:02
Petro to Meet Trump in Washington Amid US-Colombia Tensions
- •Colombian President Gustavo Petro will meet US President Donald Trump on February 3 in Washington.
- •The meeting aims to address bilateral issues, including Colombia's crackdown on the drug trade.
- •Relations have been tense, with Petro accusing the US of imperial behavior and Trump criticizing Colombia's drug efforts.
- •Petro previously challenged Trump to "come and get me" after Trump's threats and comments about Colombia.
- •Trump had called Petro a "sick man" and suggested military action against Colombia, linking it to drug trafficking.
Why It Matters: Colombian President Petro will meet Trump to discuss strained US-Colombia relations and drug trafficking.
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