Trump to Meet Colombian President at White House

US President Donald Trump has agreed to meet Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House in the 'near future'. The meeting comes after a tense exchange between the two leaders following a US operation targeting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Trump had previously criticized Petro's handling of the drug trade, but during a phone call, Petro explained 'the situation of drugs and other disagreements', and Trump appreciated his 'tone'. The US has imposed sanctions on Petro in the past, citing Colombia's rising cocaine production. Meanwhile, Venezuela's interim president has responded to the US action against Maduro, stating that it was a 'stain on our relations' but leaving the door open for energy cooperation.

US President Trump spoke with Colombian President Gustavo Petro amid rising tensions between the two leaders. The conversation was described as 'very positive' by a Colombian official, marking a 180° change in rhetoric. The tensions had escalated due to disagreements over cocaine production, US military actions, and Trump's comments calling Colombia a 'sick man' and suggesting military action 'sounds good to me.' Petro and Trump discussed their differences, including their visions for US-Latin America relations and the role of US investments in the region. The two leaders are planning to meet at the White House.

US President Donald Trump abruptly changed his tone towards Colombian President Gustavo Petro, inviting him to the White House after previously threatening military action against Colombia. The two leaders exchanged a friendly phone call, discussing issues such as drug trafficking and Venezuela. Trump's shift in tone came after Petro mobilized thousands to protest against US military threats, and after Trump had accused Petro of being involved in the cocaine trade.