Trump Praises Petro's Tone After Call on Drugs, US-Colombia Tensions

• US President Donald Trump spoke with Colombian President Gustavo Petro regarding drugs and bilateral disagreements.
• The phone call occurred amidst rising tensions between the United States and Colombia.
• Trump described the call as an "honour," appreciating Petro's tone, and looks forward to a White House meeting.
• Arrangements are being made for a meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., involving Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Colombia’s foreign minister.
• Relations have been strained due to a US military operation in Venezuela, criticized by Colombia, and disagreements over drug trafficking.

Why It Matters: Trump and Petro's call signals potential de-escalation amid US-Colombia tensions over drugs and Venezuela.