‘A great honor’: Key takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Colombia’s Petro

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 4, 2026 at 03:49 AM

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In February 2026, US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro met at the White House in Washington, D.C., despite previous clashes over drug trafficking and US intervention. Both leaders described the meeting as productive, focusing on issues like combating transnational drug trafficking and regional security in Latin America. Petro emphasized the meeting was between equals with differing viewpoints, while Trump called it "terrific." The meeting, which lasted nearly two hours behind closed doors, concluded with Trump gifting Petro a signed photograph and a copy of "The Art of the Deal" with a personal note. The meeting aimed to address tensions and find common ground despite disagreements.

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Reuters 30% Latin America 40% Washington, DC 50% White House ×260% Oval Office ×360% United States ×270% Colombia ×480% Gustavo Petro ×1090% Donald Trump ×1190%

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