Colombian President Meets with Biden to Discuss Policy Changes and Improved Relations

President Gustavo Petro will meet with President Joe Biden to discuss lifting sanctions on Venezuela in exchange for democratic reforms.
The leaders aim to strengthen the U.S.-Colombia relationship and cooperate on issues like climate change, migration, and energy policy.
Petro has criticized U.S. drug policy and prefers targeting large traffickers over small farmers.
Colombia seeks U.S. support for economic development in rural areas long affected by violence.
Petro wants reforms to increase the government's role in Colombia's economy as the country faces poverty, inequality, and drug violence.