Petro Turns Back To Anti-Trump Rhetoric Days Before A High-Stakes White House Meeting

2026-01-28 - 13:01

Key Points The U.S. granted Gustavo Petro a five-day entry permission for a February 3 meeting with Donald Trump. Hours later, Petro revived his harshest criticism of Trump and demanded Nicolás Maduro be sent back to Venezuela. The episode tests whether Colombia can keep talks focused on security, trade, and crime cooperation. Colombia’s President Gustavo