Official announcements from the Colombian government or statements from President Gustavo Petro

Colombian President Petro Deploys Presidential Plane for Dignified Return of Deportees from U.S. on Sunday Morning

Jan 26, 2025, 07:23 PM

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced the deployment of the presidential plane to facilitate the dignified return of Colombian nationals deported from the United States on Sunday morning. This decision comes after Petro rejected the arrival of U.S. military planes carrying deportees, citing the need for a respectful and dignified treatment of migrants. The move follows tensions between Colombia and the U.S., particularly after President Donald Trump's administration initiated a campaign to deport undocumented migrants, which has sparked controversy and led to diplomatic friction with several countries, including Colombia.