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Petro Optimistic Ahead of Tense Trump Meeting

1/27/2026

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Gustavo Petro, the Colombian President, expressed optimism about a February 3 meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The meeting follows months of tension, including Petro's visa revocation over unproven drug-trafficking allegations.
Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio provided assurances Petro would receive full diplomatic guarantees.
The talks cover trade, security, and crime.
U.S. officials remain concerned about instability.

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Story summary

Gustavo Petro, the Colombian President, expressed optimism about a February 3 meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The meeting follows months of tension, including Petro's visa revocation over unproven drug-trafficking allegations.
Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio provided assurances Petro would receive full diplomatic guarantees.
The talks cover trade, security, and crime.
U.S. officials remain concerned about instability.