President Trump threatened Colombia with tariffs, travel bans, and sanctions unless it accepted deportation flights for migrants labeled as 'Illegal Criminals.' However, Colombian officials asserted that none of the over 200 deportees were criminals. This diplomatic conflict escalated as President Trump initiated a large-scale deportation campaign, emphasizing the removal of violent offenders. Despite promises, clarity on the criminal backgrounds of deportees was lacking from U.S. authorities. Ultimately, Colombia agreed to the flights after the trade threats were retracted, highlighting the complexities of U.S.-Colombian relations concerning immigration policy.
Colombian officials stated that there were no criminals among the more than 200 deportees sent from the U.S., emphasizing that being a migrant isn't a crime.
President Trump threatened to impose tariffs and sanctions on Colombia if it did not accept deportation flights, reflecting tensions over the U.S. deportation policy.
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