The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House on February 3, 2026, marks a significant moment in US-Colombia relations, which have been strained due to disagreements over drug trafficking and regional security. According to Al Jazeera, the meeting comes amid tensions, with Trump previously accusing Petro of being a 'sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States' (The Guardian). Despite this, Trump described the meeting as positive, stating that they 'got along very well' and praised Petro as 'terrific' (BBC US & Canada). This sentiment was echoed by the South China Morning Post, which reported that Trump signed a copy of his book for Petro, writing 'You are great,' signaling a potential thaw in their previously icy relationship.