Trump, Colombia's Petro Hold First Call Amid Spat; White House Invite Issued

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Firstpost•08-01-2026, 06:46
Trump, Colombia's Petro Hold First Call Amid Spat; White House Invite Issued
- •US President Donald Trump and Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro held their first phone call after a public dispute, including Trump's "cocaine trafficker" accusation.
- •The leaders discussed counter-narcotics policy and other contentious topics, agreeing to a future face-to-face meeting.
- •Trump confirmed the call on TruthSocial, expressing appreciation for Petro's tone and looking forward to meeting him.
- •Petro informed supporters in Bogotá that Venezuela was also a topic of discussion during the 45-minute call.
- •The call is significant as it follows Trump's warning of military intervention in Colombia after Venezuelan President Maduro's capture.
Why It Matters: Trump and Petro's first call signals potential de-escalation despite past tensions and a White House invitation.
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