Trump to host Colombia’s Petro just weeks after insulting him as a ‘sick man’ fueling drug trade

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By  AAMER MADHANIFebruary 3, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Trump to host Colombia’s Petro just weeks after insulting him as a ‘sick man’ fueling drug trade

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President Donald Trump is scheduled to host Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House on Tuesday for discussions on regional security and counternarcotics, despite recent tensions. This meeting occurs weeks after Trump criticized Petro, accusing him of fueling the drug trade and even suggesting military action against Colombia. While U.S. officials emphasize cooperation on security issues, the relationship is strained by ideological differences and past verbal exchanges. Petro has recently criticized Trump's policies and called for protests in Colombia during the White House visit. The meeting's unpredictable nature is heightened by the leaders' history of strong rhetoric, creating uncertainty about the outcome of the discussions.

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