Colombian President Gustavo Petro and U.S. President Donald Trump will hold high-stakes talks in Washington, D.C., on February 3, 2026, as confirmed by Colombia's Foreign Ministry on Friday. The meeting comes amid heightened focus on regional security and economic partnerships in the Americas.
The announcement followed a diplomatic call between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio. Authorities confirmed President Petro will receive full protocol honors as a visiting head of state during the engagement.
Key agenda items include enhanced cooperation against transnational organized crime networks operating in border zones, joint strategies for regional stability, and exploration of new economic initiatives. The discussions are expected to address recent challenges in cross-border security coordination while identifying commercial opportunities benefiting both nations.
This will mark the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since President Trump's return to office in January 2025. Observers suggest the talks could reshape security partnerships in Latin America while addressing U.S. priorities in hemispheric trade relations.
