Summary
President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro met at the White House for discussions. They talked about exporting Venezuelan gas via Colombia and tackling drug trafficking. Despite past arguments, the meeting ended on a positive note, with Trump praising Petro.
Key Facts
- President Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro had a meeting at the White House.
- They discussed exporting Venezuelan gas through Colombia.
- The leaders talked about working together to fight drug trafficking, especially the ELN rebel group.
- Trump praised Petro, calling him "terrific," and the meeting lasted about two hours.
- There have been previous tensions, with Trump sanctioning Petro last year over alleged drug trade links.
- Trump and Petro agreed to combat drug trafficking and discussed catching high-level drug traffickers worldwide.
- Petro proposed working together with Venezuela to export oil and gas.
- Trump might mediate in Colombia’s trade dispute with Ecuador.
