Trump, Colombia's Petro Discuss 'Disagreements' in Phone Call Amid Tensions

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CNBC TV18•08-01-2026, 06:36
Trump, Colombia's Petro Discuss 'Disagreements' in Phone Call Amid Tensions
- •US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations and existing 'disagreements'.
- •The call follows Trump's recent comment suggesting a US military operation against Colombia's government "sounds good" to him.
- •Trump stated Petro called to explain the drug situation and other disagreements, expressing appreciation for the tone and looking forward to a meeting in Washington.
- •Petro confirmed the call, requesting a restart of dialogue between the two countries, with his office describing the conversation as "cordial" and "respectful."
- •Relations have been frosty, with Trump accusing Petro's administration of enabling cocaine flow and the US imposing sanctions in October.
Why It Matters: Trump and Petro held a "cordial" call to address strained US-Colombia relations and drug disagreements.
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