February 4, 2026

Chavez: “The outcome of the meeting between President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro was the best we could have hoped for, given the importance of the U.S.–Colombia relationship and the tensions that preceded it.”

On February 3, President and CEO of the Inter-American Dialogue, Rebecca Bill Chavez, spoke with BBC News following the meeting between President Donald Trump and President Gustavo Petro.On February 3,...

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Chavez: “The outcome of the meeting between President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro was the best we could have hoped for, given the importance of the U.S.–Colombia relationship and the tensions that preceded it.”

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Mexico

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peter d. bell rule of law

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Hemispheric Security

Women & Girls

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A Conversation with Brazilian Senator Nelsinho Trad on Brazil-US Relations

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Will Brazil Agree to Join Trump’s Board of Peace?

Venezuela at a Turning Point: What Comes Next for the Country, the Region, and Washington’s Approach

Protecting Migrant Children Is a Collective Responsibility

Venezuela Can Learn From an Iraq Mistake

What Will Laura Fernández Bring to Costa Rica?

Chavez: “The outcome of the meeting between President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro was the best we could have hoped for, given the importance of the U.S.–Colombia relationship and the tensions that preceded it.”

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