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Trump Softens Stance on Colombia After Controversial Call

1/15/2026

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President Donald Trump shifted to a more conciliatory stance toward Colombia after threatening military action against Gustavo Petro, Colombia's president.
Trump described Gustavo Petro as a "sick man" linked to drug trafficking, while he later called the phone conversation a "Great Honor."
Petro called the call "Historic" and said no concrete proposals were made.
The exchange signals a thaw in United States-Colombia relations after actions in Venezuela.

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President Donald Trump shifted to a more conciliatory stance toward Colombia after threatening military action against Gustavo Petro, Colombia's president.
Trump described Gustavo Petro as a "sick man" linked to drug trafficking, while he later called the phone conversation a "Great Honor."
Petro called the call "Historic" and said no concrete proposals were made.
The exchange signals a thaw in United States-Colombia relations after actions in Venezuela.