Petro says Colombia cooperating with US ‘despite insults, threats’

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 9, 2026 at 10:04 PM

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated that Colombia is maintaining cooperation with the United States on combating narcotics despite recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. The comments, made in an Al Jazeera interview published on January 9, 2026, follow escalating rhetoric and a phone call between Petro and Trump on Wednesday. Trump had accused Petro of running cocaine mills and suggested potential military action against Colombia after the abduction of Venezuelan President Maduro. Petro affirmed his commitment to defending Colombia, but emphasized the importance of open communication with the U.S., despite past information being filtered through unofficial channels. Petro also called for a shared government through dialogue in Venezuela, leading to elections.

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