Trump and Colombia's Petro Hold Positive Talks on Drug Cooperation and Sanctions

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and U.S. President Donald Trump met at the White House on February 3, 2026, marking a thaw in relations after months of tensions over drug trafficking and regional security. Both leaders described the meeting as positive and discussed cooperation on counter-narcotics, including targeting major traffickers. Trump suggested the possibility of lifting U.S. sanctions on Colombia. Despite ideological differences and past insults, the talks aimed to improve bilateral ties amid ongoing diplomatic challenges in Latin America.