Colombia Gives In To Trump’s Demands On Deportation Flights

Colombia has agreed to accept deportation flights from the United States after President Donald Trump threatened economic consequences. The agreement follows Colombia’s earlier decision to block U.S. flights carrying deported migrants, prompting swift action from the White House.

President Gustavo Petro initially refused to allow flights carrying deported Colombians to land, citing concerns over the use of military aircraft for civilian deportations. In response, Trump announced a 25% tariff on all Colombian imports and threatened further sanctions if the country failed to comply.

After intense diplomatic exchanges, Colombian officials confirmed their willingness to accept the deportees. Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo stated that Colombia’s presidential plane would now be used to transport deported citizens from the U.S., ensuring their return without further delay.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that while tariffs would be put on hold for now, visa sanctions and increased inspections of Colombian goods would remain in place until the first deportation flights are successfully completed.

Trump emphasized that his administration will not tolerate any country refusing to take back its citizens who entered the U.S. illegally. He warned other nations that similar consequences would follow if they attempted to block deportation efforts.

Officials from both countries are set to meet in Washington to finalize logistical arrangements and discuss the future handling of deportations.

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