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Colombian Deportation Flights Resolve Diplomatic Dispute with US
Deportation Flights to Bogota
Two Colombian Air Force planes carrying deportees from the United States arrived in Bogota on Tuesday. The flights marked the resolution of a tense diplomatic standoff between the two nations.
- One plane from San Diego, California, returned 110 Colombians.
- Another flight from El Paso, Texas, brought home 91 deportees.
The Colombian Foreign Ministry confirmed the details of the arrivals via a post on X.
Diplomatic Tensions and Economic Threats
The conflict arose after Colombian President Gustavo Petro objected to the use of U.S. military planes for deportations, criticizing the treatment of Colombian citizens as “criminals.”
- Petro refused to allow U.S. military planes to land in Colombia.
- Former U.S. President Donald Trump responded with economic and diplomatic threats, including:
- A 25% tariff on Colombian goods, potentially increasing to 50%.
- Financial and banking sanctions.
- Visa restrictions on Colombian officials and citizens.
In retaliation, Colombia threatened to impose its own tariffs on U.S. goods.
Deal Reached to Avoid Escalation
Diplomats from both governments reached an agreement over the weekend, preventing an economic and political crisis.
- Trump officials described the deal as a victory for U.S. power.
- Colombian officials emphasized that the resolution was mutually beneficial.
Impact on Individuals
The visa restrictions and deportation flights caused significant disruption for Colombian citizens.
- Dozens of long-awaited visa appointments at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota were canceled.
- Among the deportees was 26-year-old engineer Andredy Alexander Barrientos, who said he had traveled to the U.S. seeking economic stability but was deported after just 12 days.
This resolution underscores the complexities of international immigration policies and the potential for economic consequences in diplomatic disputes.
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