Colombian President Petro Meets With Trump After Months of Exchanging Threats
Colombian President Gustavo Petro met U.S. President Donald Trump to de-escalate tensions after U.S. military strikes and regional disputes, signaling a more conciliatory bilateral stance.
Colombia's Petro halts intelligence sharing with US over Caribbean strikes
Colombia suspended intelligence sharing with the United States over U.S. missile strikes on Caribbean boats; President Petro called for a war-crimes investigation of President Trump.
Colombia's Gustavo Petro dismisses threatened US aid cuts as nothing'
Suspension of general US aid would have little effect on Colombia, but cuts to military cooperation—especially loss of US helicopters—would cause serious problems.
Colombia recalls its ambassador to the United States for consultations
Colombia recalled its U.S. ambassador after diplomatic clashes over U.S. military strikes, Trump's accusations against Petro, and U.S. threats to cut anti-drug aid and impose tariffs.