Colombian president says will meet Trump in US on February 3BOGOTA, Jan 15, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced Wednesday that he will meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump on February 3 to address diplomatic tensions and Washington's military campaign in Latin America. "We'll see the results of that meeting," Petro said during a televised meeting with his ministers. Washington and Bogota have enjoyed security cooperation for decades, but ties have deteriorated since Trump began his second term last January. The 65-year-old leftist and former guerrilla, who leaves office this year and is barred from running for re-election, has been among the most vocal leaders to criticize Trump, openly defying the Republican's key goal of deporting migrants. After Maduro's capture, Trump accused the Colombian leader of being involved in drug trafficking, without providing evidence, and his administration has hit Petro and his family with financial sanctions.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 15, 2026 02:34 UTC