After months of acrimony, Colombia's Petro is about to meet Trump

Colombian President Gustavo Petro will meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, marking their first in-person meeting after months of escalating tensions. The meeting aims to address critical issues such as Venezuela, drug trafficking, oil, security, and US military actions against alleged drug vessels. Relations between the two leaders have been strained, with Petro criticizing US foreign policy and Trump accusing Colombia of insufficient efforts to combat cocaine production. Senator Rand Paul played a key role in facilitating a recent phone call between Petro and Trump, leading to improved relations and paving the way for the White House meeting. Discussions are expected to focus on shared concerns regarding security in Venezuela.