BOGOTA — US President Donald Trump on Wednesday invited his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro to the White House, just days after threatening him with military action over alleged drug trafficking. Trump had warned Petro on January 3 to “watch his ass” following US forces’ ousting of leader Nicolas Maduro in neighboring Venezuela. On Wednesday, following the first phone call between the leaders since Trump took office in January, the 79-year-old Republican said he was arranging to meet with Petro “in the near future.” READ: Colombian president rejects Trump threats, says ‘stop slandering me’ Petro “called to explain the situation of […]... Keep on reading: Trump invites Colombia president to White House after threats