Trump invites Colombia’s Petro to White House after threats
Summary
President Donald Trump invited Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House after previously threatening military action against Colombia. The two leaders discussed drug trafficking and other disagreements during a recent phone call. Relations have been tense due to earlier accusations and events involving Venezuela.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump invited Colombian President Gustavo Petro to visit the White House.
- The invitation came after Trump threatened military action against Colombia.
- Trump and Petro discussed drug trafficking and other disagreements in a phone call.
- Trump previously accused Petro of allowing cocaine trafficking to the U.S.
- Relations soured after a U.S. attack on Venezuela and accusations by Trump.
- Petro urged Colombians to protest following Trump's threats.
- Despite tensions, the U.S. has historically provided Colombia with significant aid to fight drug trafficking and rebels.
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