Trump to meet Colombian president at White House in 'near future'
Summary
President Donald Trump plans to meet with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House soon. This meeting follows a U.S. operation in Venezuela where Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was seized. Tensions are high as the U.S. criticizes Colombia for drug trade issues.Key Facts
- President Trump will meet Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House soon.
- The U.S. conducted a raid in Venezuela, seizing President Nicolás Maduro.
- Over 100 people reportedly died in the Venezuela raid, including Venezuelan and Cuban soldiers.
- President Trump and President Petro discussed drug trade issues between their countries.
- Colombia is a major drug trade hub and has significant natural resources like oil and minerals.
- The U.S. plans to control Venezuelan oil sales indefinitely.
- Tensions exist as Petro warned of arms if the U.S. takes military action against Colombia.
- The U.S. placed sanctions on Petro, citing a failure to curb drug trafficking.
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