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Trump and Petro Agree to Work Together on Anti-Drug Efforts After Low-Profile White House Meeting

The cautious thaw follows months of sanctions, decertification, public clashes, with operational details still undisclosed.

Overview

  • The two presidents met privately in the Oval Office for about two hours with no press access after a subdued arrival and protocol.
  • Trump said they reached an understanding to cooperate against narcotrafficking and mentioned talks touching on sanctions without providing specifics.
  • Colombia extradited alleged crime boss Andrés Felipe Marín Silva, known as “Pipe Tuluá,” to the United States shortly before the meeting.
  • U.S. sanctions on Petro and relatives were temporarily eased to allow his travel after visa revocation, and Colombia remains decertified in U.S. drug-control reviews.
  • Official photos showed cordial gestures including signed gifts, and Petro characterized the session as positive as both sides seek to cool tensions.