Trump Confirms Call With Colombia’s Petro, Says White House Meeting in the Works
Both sides signaled a reset of direct contacts to address counternarcotics alongside other disputes.
Overview
- Trump said President Gustavo Petro called to clarify drug-related issues as well as other disagreements between them.
- Trump reported that he appreciated Petro’s tone and expects to meet him soon at the White House in Washington.
- He added that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Colombia’s foreign minister are preparing the visit.
- Petro described the exchange as their first direct conversation and said he sought restoration of leader-to-leader and foreign ministry communications.
- Petro said the agenda included counternarcotics and Venezuela, citing larger cocaine seizures and promoting voluntary crop substitution over forced eradication.