Trump speaks with Colombian president Petro amid rising t...

What’s Happening

Here’s the thing: President Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, after months of tensions between the two leaders boiled over in recent days.

Politics Trump speaks with Colombian president Petro amid rising tensions; Colombian official calls it “positive” By Joe Walsh , Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe before covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. (we’re not making this up)

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Read Full Bio Lilia Luciano : / 12:07 AM EST / CBS News Add CBS News on Google President Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, after months of tensions between the two leaders boiled over in recent days, with Mr. Trump calling Colombia a “sick man” and suggesting military action in the country “sounds good to me.

Why This Matters

Trump dropped on Truth Social he “appreciated [Petro’s] call and tone,” adding that the two leaders are planning to meet at the White House at some point. President dropped Petro called “to explain the situation of drugs and other disagreements that we have had. ” Colombia’s embassy in the U.

International observers are watching how this situation develops.

Key Takeaways

• Dropped in a statement the country “welcomes the constructive tone of the exchange” and “remains committed to open dialogue.
• A high-level Colombian official dropped in response to the call: “we did it!
• ” Petro dropped in a post on X that he and Mr.

The Bottom Line

” He dropped he believes the United States can partner with the region on energy, fueled U. Shouldn’t use the region exclusively for oil.

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