Colombia takes U-turn on US deportation flights after Donald Trump's tariff call
The Colombian government committed to maintaining communication with the US while it seeks agreements to protect the basic dignity of deported individuals.
Colombia takes U-turn on US deportation flights after Donald Trump's tariff call
Colombia reversed its position on accepting deported Colombians from the US on Sunday after initially turning away flights due to retaliatory sanctions from Donald Trump.
The rejection by Columbia led to the Trump administration implementing tariffs and additional penalties against the country. The US has seen deportation flights constantly headline news since Donald Trump began his presidency last Monday.
The Colombian President Gustavo Petro decided to use the presidential plane for the "dignified treatment" of deported nationals after Donald Trump threatened tariffs as confirmed by his office on Sunday.
President Gustavo Petro's administration made the presidential aircraft available to provide dignified transportation for deported nationals who arrived this morning in Colombia. The Colombian government has taken this measure to maintain its pledge for dignified conditions. Colombians who hold their rights and love their country will never face exile from their homeland according to the official announcement.
The Government established a Unified Command Post (PMU) on migration which will consist of officials from the Defense Ministry, the People's Office, the Chancellor's Office, and the Presidency of the Republic. The purpose of this organization is to develop and monitor guidelines which confirm that deported Colombians receive respectful treatment while safeguarding their human rights and personal integrity.
The Colombian government confirmed its commitment to ongoing relations with the US while stating its intention to negotiate agreements that protect deported Colombians' fundamental human dignity.
The Colombian government sustains active dialogue with the US administration to negotiate agreements which provide basic respect and dignified treatment for its nationals during deportation while acknowledging their status as rights-holders.
President Donald Trump implemented new tariff measures after Colombia initially refused his request. Colombia reverses its position after Donald Trump declared 25 percent emergency tariffs on Colombia Sunday to retaliate against President Gustavo Petro blocking US military deportation flights.
