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An uneasy détente: Trump and Colombia's Petro to meet at White House

By John Otis

Published February 2, 2026 at 5:38 PM EST

Of all the relationships Trump has had with world leaders, the one with Colombia's President has perhaps been one of the most volatile - but for the first time on Tuesday, President Petro will hold a face to face meeting with President Trump at the White House.

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