Gustavo Petro urges Trump to hold talks, calls for averting U.S. invasion of Cuba

During a visit to Havana, Colombian President Gustavo Petro publicly called for diplomatic engagement between the United States and Cuba. Petro urged President-elect Donald Trump to initiate dialogue to resolve tensions, specifically emphasizing the need to prevent a potential U.S. military invasion of the island nation. These remarks were reported by Cuban media outlets on Saturday.

The appeal highlights the ongoing geopolitical friction between Washington and Havana, as viewed through the perspective of a regional leader. Petro’s intervention serves as a formal request for de-escalation, framing the avoidance of military conflict as a priority for hemispheric stability.