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Colombian President Petro and Donald Trump Agree to Meet After Friendly Call

FRANCE 24 EnglishJanuary 8, 20261 min3,730 views
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A Shift in Diplomatic Relations

  • 📞 President Gustavo Petro announced a significant shift in his relationship with the United States following a 15-minute phone call with Donald Trump.
  • 🤝 Both leaders agreed to meet in person, with Petro inviting Trump to Colombia and Trump extending an invitation to the White House.
  • 🔄 This friendly exchange marks a departure from previous tensions, with Petro stating that a "complete change" in the relationship with the US is possible and that channels for solutions have been reopened.

Broader Diplomatic Engagements

  • 🇻🇪 Petro also confirmed speaking with Nicolás Maduro, the leader of Venezuela, expressing a desire to organize trilateral meetings involving the United States.
  • 🇺🇸 This diplomatic overture suggests a potential new paradigm for regional relations, aiming for collaborative solutions.
  • 🗓️ Donald Trump has tasked Marco Rubio with organizing the upcoming meeting between Petro and Trump in the near future.
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