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Trump to Meet with Colombian President in February

Gustavo Petro accepted Donald Trump's proposal to discuss drug trafficking and Venezuela, citing over 700 extraditions to U.S. courts during their hour-long call.

  • President Donald Trump plans to meet with Gustavo Petro, the President of Colombia, in February to discuss drug trafficking operations.
  • Trump stated, "Cocaine and other drugs must be STOPPED from coming into the United States," emphasizing the need for action on drug exports.
  • In 2023, Colombia produced 2,600 tons of cocaine, accounting for 70% of global production, with 84% of U.S. cocaine sourced from Colombia.
  • Trump has suggested possible consequences for Petro's government if it does not address drug cartels, indicating a firm stance in the upcoming talks.
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US President Trump has announced a meeting with Colombian head of state Petro for the beginning of next month in Washington.

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Washington, Jan 9 (EFE).- U.S. President Donald Trump said this Friday that he will receive his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, the first week of February at the White House. Through his official Truth Social account, Trump said that an agreement had been reached for the meeting to be held in Washington in February but not yet specified on the specific day. Prior to that announcement, Trump had said that his phone call with Petro was “very…

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The President of the United States demands that the cocaine flow be stopped and promises a "hard talk."

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US President Donald Trump confirmed this Friday that he will receive his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, at the White House during the first week of February, after last Wednesday they held a telephone call to ease tensions following Washington's threats of eventual military intervention in Bogotá. "I am sure it will be very beneficial for Colombia and the United States, but it is necessary to prevent the entry of cocaine and other drugs i…

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France24 broke the news in France on Friday, January 9, 2026.
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