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How Colombia’s President Reached an Uneasy Détente with Donald Trump

Tensions between Colombia and the United States have escalated following President Donald Trump's military actions in Venezuela, which Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned as an infringement on sovereignty. In retaliation, Trump made derogatory comments about Petro, suggesting a military operation against him would be favorable.

How Colombia’s President Reached an Uneasy Détente with Donald Trump

Credit: ByJon Lee AndersonJanuary 14, 2026

Key Highlights

  • Trump ordered military action in Venezuela to capture Nicolás Maduro.
  • Gustavo Petro criticized Trump's actions as aggression against Latin America.
  • Trump referred to Petro as a 'sick man' and accused him of drug trafficking.
  • Petro has emerged as Trump's most vocal leftist critic in the region.
  • The relationship between Colombia and the U. S. has historically been supportive.
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  1. How Colombia’s President Reached an Uneasy Détente with Donald Trump

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