Colombia's Petro to visit Venezuela next week

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Friday, April 17, 2026, that he will travel to Caracas, Venezuela on April 24. The visit comes amid attempts to meet with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez. This marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the two neighboring countries, which have had strained relations in recent years. The trip represents Petro's continued efforts to engage with Venezuela's government despite political tensions in the region.