US EditionTrump invites Colombian president to White House days after threatening it with military strike
Trump invited Colombia's Gustavo Petro to the White House after a conciliatory call, following accusations of drug trade involvement and threats of military action, easing recent tensions.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump abruptly changed tone, saying he exchanged a friendly phone call and invited President Gustavo Petro to the White House, according to Jan. 7, 2026 reporting.
- Rising tensions followed public accusations and harsh rhetoric as President Donald Trump accused President Gustavo Petro of "making cocaine" and suggested U.S. intervention after the operation against Nicolás Maduro.
- The dispute unfolded alongside sanctions and aid cuts as the Trump administration imposed October sanctions on Petro and family and added Colombia to a noncooperation list, slashing U.S. assistance.
- Trump said Petro phoned to explain drug issues and disagreements, and he appreciated the call's tone, looking forward to meeting Petro in the near future.
- The campaign expanded to the eastern Pacific targeting vessels linked to Colombia, the cocaine trade epicenter, while Petro denounced Trump’s strikes as an 'abhorrent' violation.
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Trump, Petro move from threats to planned White House meeting
After days of sharp rhetoric and military posturing, Washington and Bogotá appear to be stepping back from the brink. U.S. President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro spoke by phone for the first time and agreed to pursue a future White House meeting, marking a sudden diplomatic thaw after a week of escalating tensions. Trump said on Truth Social that it was a "Great Honor" to speak with Petro, writing that the Colombian leader …
US President Donald Trump invited Colombian leader Gustavo Petro to the White House on Wednesday, just days after threatening him with military action over suspected drug trafficking.
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