Trump, Colombian Leader Hold Call As Tensions Ease

President Donald Trump spoke Wednesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, signaling a possible easing of months-long tensions marked by sharp rhetoric and policy clashes.

Trump said he appreciated Petro’s call and tone, adding that the two leaders plan to meet at the White House. He said the discussion focused on drugs and other ongoing disagreements.

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— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) January 7, 2026

Colombia’s embassy in Washington welcomed what it described as a constructive exchange, while a Colombian official familiar with the call told CBS News it marked a major shift in rhetoric.

Petro later said the conversation addressed broader differences over U.S. relations with Latin America and energy cooperation.

Entre las cosas que hablamos, el presidente Trump y yo, fue el desencuentro que tuvimos en su visión de la relación de EEUU con América Latina.

Dije en mi carta escrita a Trump en el inicio de su gobierno, y a Biden personalmente que se podía establecer un alianza américana, si… pic.twitter.com/z2FSfWafdl

— Gustavo Petro (@petrogustavo) January 8, 2026

Relations have been strained as the Trump administration accused Colombia of failing to curb cocaine production and imposed sanctions on Petro and his family.

Tensions intensified after U.S. military actions in the region and Trump’s recent comments suggesting possible operations in Colombia. The call appears to have lowered immediate tensions.

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