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Trump meets with Colombian president after calling him a ‘sick man’

Trump threatens Colombia with military action
  • President Gustavo Petro of Colombia had a private meeting with President Trump at the White House.
  • The two leaders' face-to-face encounter came after months of verbal attacks between them.
  • The White House posted an image on X showing President Petro, President Trump, and officials, including Vice President JD Vance during the meeting.
  • The photograph showed Petro, dressed in a suit, speaking during the discussions.
  • The meeting followed the capture of Nicolas Maduro, who, along with his wife, pleaded not guilty to US drug trafficking charges, and after U.S. strikes on alleged drug-running boats that killed over 120 people.

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