Trump's Turn: From Military Threat to White House Invitation for Colombian Leader
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U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House. This comes after Trump previously threatened military action against Colombia.
The earlier threat was related to allegations of drug trafficking. It followed a U.S. military operation that removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power.
On Wednesday, the two leaders spoke by phone. President Trump said he was arranging a meeting "in the near future." No specific date for the White House visit has been set.
The sudden shift from threat to invitation marks a sharp change in diplomatic tone between the two nations.