Colombian President Gustavo Petro's criticism of the US deportation processes sparked a diplomatic crisis when he questioned the treatment of Colombian migrants, asserting they should not be treated as criminals. After ordering a denial of entry for US deportation flights, he faced immediate backlash from US authorities, including threats of tariffs and sanctions. Despite initial defiance, Petro quickly relented, and within two days, deportation operations resumed under Colombian Air Force, marking a notable diplomatic defeat for his administration amidst ongoing scrutiny.
"The US cannot treat Colombian migrants as criminals," Petro wrote. "I disallow the entry of US planes carrying Colombian migrants into our territory."
He demanded that the migrants be returned on civilian aircraft not military planes and that they be 'treated with the dignity a human being deserves.'
Trump responded swiftly with threats of tariffs on Colombian goods and sanctions against Colombian officials, declaring it a diplomatic victory.
In two days, deportation flights resumed on Colombian Air Force planes, showcasing the swift outcome of this diplomatic crisis.
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