Colombia's Leftist Leader Backs Down After Unexpected Trump Phone Call

Across Latin America, the political ground is still shifting after the U.S. removed Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela, and people in that country are watching closely to see whether real change will follow. Meanwhile, in neighboring Colombia, tensions briefly flared after President Trump publicly confronted Colombia's leftist president. Across Latin America, the political ground is still shifting after the U.S. removed Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela, and people in that country are watching closely to see whether real change will follow. Meanwhile, in neighboring Colombia, tensions briefly flared after President Trump publicly confronted Colombia's leftist president. January 16, 2026 at 04:50PM January 16, 2026 at 04:50PM