Trump to meet Colombia's President Gustavo Petro at White House in February

Former President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he is looking forward to a meeting with Gustavo Petro, the President of Colombia, at the White House during the first week of February 2026.

Trump expressed confidence that the meeting will yield positive outcomes for both Colombia and the United States. He emphasized the need to address the issue of cocaine and other drugs entering the United States, stating that they must be stopped.

This upcoming meeting follows a series of diplomatic engagements between the U.S. and Latin American leaders, including recent developments involving Venezuela"s opposition leader. The discussions with Petro are expected to focus on drug trafficking and bilateral relations.

As previously reported, the U.S. has been actively engaging with various Latin American countries to enhance cooperation on security and drug-related issues.