"When U.S. President Donald Trump receives his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, in the Oval Office on Tuesday, will he heap reproaches upon him, as he did with the Ukrainian leader last year? Or will he shower him with praise, as he did with the New York mayor in December after months of mutual insults and criticism? On the eve of the meeting, Trump appeared optimistic."
"Tuesday's meeting at the White House is one of the most delicate for the U.S. president in the past year. It is equally so for the Colombian president, whose legacy hangs in the balance. The immediate future of bilateral relations between Washington and one of its traditional allies in Latin America could depend on what the two leaders discuss at this meeting, despite their heated exchanges over the past few months."
President Trump will host Colombian President Gustavo Petro amid uncertainty about the meeting's tone and outcome. Both leaders have shown volatility, making the encounter unpredictable and raising stakes for Petro's legacy and bilateral ties. Petro's delegation has pushed three priorities: keep remarks brief, avoid provocations, and propose viable initiatives that interest the United States and benefit Colombia. The meeting is expected to yield a strengthened anti-drug cooperation policy with greater U.S. military and intelligence support and potential joint operations. Recent events, including a U.S. raid related to Venezuela, have influenced the diplomatic atmosphere.
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