Colombia's President, Gustavo Petro, declared on Sunday that his government will not accept any deportation flights from the United States unless a dignified protocol for the treatment of Colombian migrants is established. Petro's firm stance highlights growing tensions between his administration and the Trump administration's aggressive deportation policies.
Colombian President Refuses U.S. Deportation Flights Until Dignified Protocol Established
Colombian President Refuses U.S. Deportation Flights Until Dignified Protocol Established
Gustavo Petro emphasizes the need for respectful treatment of deported Colombian migrants before accepting flights from the U.S.
Colombia will not accept deportation flights from the United States until U.S. officials ensure a "dignity and respect" protocol for Colombian migrants, President Gustavo Petro stated on X. Petro's comments come as a reaction to the Trump administration's push for aggressive deportations, marking Colombia as the first nation to directly reject cooperation. The president stressed that his country would turn away military aircraft carrying deportees but might allow civilian planes, underlining his view that migrants should not be treated as criminals.
In recent posts, Petro indicated that he has refused military planes and called for the humane treatment of returning migrants. His response follows an alarming video of deportees arriving in Brazil under distressing conditions, prompting concerns among Latin American countries about the U.S.'s deportation strategies. As the world closely monitors these developments, further replies from the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá are awaited. Meanwhile, Guatemala City recently accepted military jets carrying deportees under a new agreement with the U.S., illustrating the complexity of international negotiations surrounding immigration policies.
In recent posts, Petro indicated that he has refused military planes and called for the humane treatment of returning migrants. His response follows an alarming video of deportees arriving in Brazil under distressing conditions, prompting concerns among Latin American countries about the U.S.'s deportation strategies. As the world closely monitors these developments, further replies from the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá are awaited. Meanwhile, Guatemala City recently accepted military jets carrying deportees under a new agreement with the U.S., illustrating the complexity of international negotiations surrounding immigration policies.
