"the leftist politician revived a critical discourse against the Republican, which he had kept dormant in recent weeks. They must bring Maduro back, and let him be tried in a Venezuelan court, he said at a public event in downtown Bogota. While the meeting was intended to announce a project to revitalize an old hospital, Petro ended up resuming his criticism of Trump's intervention in Venezuela, accusing Washington of undermining international law at missile range."
"According to the most recent polls, his approval rating has improved among citizens, from 30% or 35% last year to 45% at the beginning of 2026. Polls say that if there were reelection, which [Juan Manuel] Santos prohibited, I would easily be president of Colombia. By a long shot... I think I'd win in the first round, he said at the start of his speech at the San Juan de Dios Hospital in Bogota."
Colombian President Gustavo Petro received a temporary U.S. permit to meet President Donald Trump in Washington. Petro revived criticism of Trump and U.S. intervention in Venezuela, saying Maduro should be returned and tried in Venezuela. A visit intended to announce a hospital revitalization became a platform for criticism of U.S. actions and alleged undermining of international law. Petro has six months left in his term and has seen approval rise from about 30–35% to roughly 45% in early 2026. He claimed he would win reelection if allowed, mixed personal anecdotes with ideological remarks, and echoed anti-American themes linked to his M-19 past.
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