Colombian migration shifts southward amid Trump's hardline policies and new barriers in the EU
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Colombian migration trends have shifted significantly, with 145,000 people emigrating by mid-May 2025, projecting a total emigration of over 314,000 for the year. Major factors include strict anti-immigration policies in the United States and barriers from Mexico and the EU, prompting many Colombians to seek new destinations like Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. Spain, however, remains a leading destination due to its relatively open migration policies under the Socialist government, contrasting sharply with increasing restrictions in the UK and Germany. As a result, asylum claims from Colombians have surged, raising tensions with countries like Germany.
The shift in Colombian migration patterns is markedly influenced by the anti-immigration policies of the U.S. and increasing barriers from countries like Mexico and the EU.
Spain remains the most favored destination for Colombian emigrants, maintaining a relatively open migration policy unlike other European nations that have tightened restrictions.
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