Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Colombian President to Meet Trump Amid Tensions
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is going to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on February 3, 2026.
They will talk about how Colombia is trying to stop the drug trade, especially cocaine.
There have been some tense moments between the two countries recently.
Petro has accused the US of acting like an empire and has even dared Trump to come and get him, like the US did with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
Petro also criticized the US for its strict immigration policies.
Despite these tensions, the two leaders will meet to discuss important issues.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro will meet US President Donald Trump on February 3, 2026, in Washington.
The meeting will focus on Colombia's efforts to combat the drug trade, particularly cocaine.
Petro has accused the US of acting like an empire and has dared Trump to come and get him.
Petro also criticized the US for its strict immigration policies, including actions by ICE.
The meeting aims to review data and concrete results of Colombia's anti-drug efforts.
- Who
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro and US President Donald Trump
- What
- A meeting to discuss Colombia's crackdown on the drug trade
- When
- February 3, 2026
- Where
- Washington, USA
- Why
- To review data and concrete results of Colombia's efforts against narcotics, especially cocaine
- Meeting Date
- February 3, 2026
- Main Topic
- Colombia's crackdown on the drug trade
- Colombian President
- Gustavo Petro
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Location
- Washington, USA