Colombian President Gustavo Petro is optimistic about an upcoming White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting, scheduled for Feb. 3, marks a significant de-escalation after months of tension, including the U.S. revoking Petro’s visa over unproven drug-trafficking allegations. On Friday, Petro shared on X that talks are progressing well. Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently held a cordial call to finalize preparations. Both governments say the meeting will focus on trade, economic opportunities, and regional security, moving away from recent tensions.
