Washington, Jan. 8 -- Days after US President Donald Trump suggested that military action against Colombia "sounds good," Trump said Wednesday that arrangements are underway for talks with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House, following a phone call between the two leaders.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Petro called to discuss drug trafficking and other disputes between the two countries, marking their first direct conversation since Trump returned to office in January 2025and the recent military operation in Venezuela.
"It was a Great Honor to speak with the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, who called to explain the situation of drugs and other disagreements that we have had," Trump wrote. "I appreciated his ...