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Trump: Colombia president to visit White House in February

Marking a notable shift in tone, President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Colombian President Gustavo Petro—a leftist leader his administration has previously belittled—will visit the White House next month as he voiced optimism for future ties.

Published January 09,2026
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US President Donald Trump said Friday that Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a leftist his administration long belittled, will visit the White House next month as he voiced optimism for ties.

"I am sure it will work out very well for Colombia, and the USA., but, cocaine and other drugs must be STOPPED from coming into the United States," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.