Colombia, Trump and the drug war
February 2, 2026
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Colombia, Trump and the drug war
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<p>When the US military seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, people in Colombia were left wondering if they were next.</p> <p>Almost immediately, Donald Trump was accusing Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, of being tied to cocaine trafficking – without providing evidence – and publicly entertaining a US “operation” in the country.</p> <p>Monica Villamizar, a Colombian-American journalist, says the mood on the streets has been a mix of shock and fear.</p> <p>Now, following a phone call that temporarily cooled the crisis, Petro is due to meet Trump in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday – a meeting Monica calls a wild card.</p> <p>Today, Monica Villamizar on the feud between Trump and Petro – and what’s riding on their meeting for Colombia, and the broader Latin American region.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Colombian-American journalist, Monica Villamizar</p> <p><strong>Photo: </strong>REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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