U.S. President Donald Trump announced a series of retaliatory measures against Colombia, including tariffs and visa restrictions, after Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused to accept deported migrants on U.S. flights. Petro emphasized the need to treat migrants with dignity, stating that they should not be viewed as criminals. While the U.S. has ramped up deportation efforts, Colombia's response focused on humane treatment for its citizens. Trump's firm stance aimed to address his administration's commitment to stricter immigration policy, framing Colombia's actions as a national security threat.
Trump made the announcement on his social media platform Truth Social. He said that the decision of Colombian President Gustavo Petro 'jeopardized' national security in the U.S.
'A migrant is not a criminal and must be treated with the dignity that a human being deserves,' Petro said. 'That is why I returned the U.S. military planes that were carrying Colombian migrants.'
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