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Trump’s method for repatriating migrants risks undermining US interests in Latin America

Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan hit a brief stumbling block on January 26 when Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, refused to allow two US flights carrying deported Colombian migrants to land. Petro’s complaint was that the US government was treating the migrants like criminals by repatriating them in military planes.

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Trump immigration enforcement push comes with military flourish - Roll Call

The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement plans featured a highly visible role for the military and federal agents in tactical gear.

Roll Call

Latin American Countries Call Off Emergency Meeting After U.S.-Colombia Deportation Feud Ends

Honduras, which currently holds the bloc's rotational presidency, confirmed Thursday's meeting will no longer take place

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Countries 'Began Reaching Out' To Trump Admin After Colombia Tariff Threat To Discuss Accepting Deportees

Donald Trump is pushing his "America First" ideology on foreign policy, making some Latin American countries open to striking deals on immigration.

Latin Times

Venezuela Accused of Aiding Colombian Rebels in Deadly Attack, Leaked Report Shows

A leaked report reveals Venezuelan territory was used by ELN rebels before a deadly attack in Colombia, escalating tensions between the countries

Latin Times

End Of 'American Nightmare': Colombia Brings Migrants Home

Dozens of Colombian illegal migrants arrived home from the United States Tuesday, grateful for an end to a grueling deportation ordeal at the heart of a bitter row between the countries.

International Business Times

US deportation flights land in Colombia after Trump-Petro row

Colombian President Gustavo Petro welcomes ‘free and dignified’ deportees, stressing that migrants are not criminals.

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TikToker causes panic after mistaking ice cream van for ICE vehicle

‘Please be on the lookout for ‘ice cream’ trucks… they ever play music to get people to come outside… this is actually so sick’, wrote a woman in a now-deleted TikTok video

The Independent UK

Behind The Scenes Of The Tariff Standoff Between The U.S. And Colombia Over Deportation Flights

Former Colombian presidents, including political rivals of President Petro, reportedly intervened to prevent further escalation

Latin Times

Deportation flights from the US to Colombia resume following showdown that almost led to a trade war

Deportation flights between the U.S. and Colombia have resumed following a dispute between the two countries that nearly led to a trade war

The Independent UK

Everything We Know About the 110 US-Deported Immigrants Landing in Colombia

Even though the diplomatic standoff seems to have come to an end, analysts still anticipate challenges between both countries going forward

Latin Times

More Deaths As Colombian Guerrilla Violence Displaces Nearly 50,000

The toll brought to 54 the total number of confirmed deaths from fighting in the cocaine-growing Catatumbo region -- lower than the figure of about 80 reported last week based on local counts, officials said.

Latin Times

Visa Appointments Canceled At U.S. Embassy In Colombia

Visa appointments at U.S. Embassy in Colombia canceled due to dispute over deportation flights between Presidents Trump and Petro.

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How Donald Trump Weaponized Tariffs

When President Donald Trump learned Colombia had pushed back on US deportations, his threat of a massive trade war laid out the stakes: cooperate, or else.

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Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledges non-citizens deported from US to Mexico

The Mexican president announced more than 4,000 people were sent to her country during Trump’s first week in office.

The Independent UK

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, trade dispute with Colombia threatens flower imports

President Donald Trump’s threat to tax imports from Colombia comes at a most inauspicious time

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About The President of Colombia: Background, Family, and Climb to Power

Gustavo Petro, Colombia's president since 2022, participated in guerrilla warfare, had multiple marriages, and achieved several political milestones.

International Business Times

Stock Watch: How Colombia's Biggest Companies Performed After Trump's Major Tariff Threat

Stock prices were trading higher a day after threats of tariffs of 25% to 50% over a standoff with the Trump administration over migrant flights.

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Colombia President Falling Into Trump's Tariff 'Trap' Should be 'Cautionary Tale' For Other Countries, International Affairs Expert Warns

The Latin Times spoke with Manuel Camilo González Vides, head teacher of foreign affairs at Bogota's Universidad Javeriana, to get his assessment on Sunday's diplomatic standoff

International Business Times

Colombia Awaits Deported Migrants After Trump Forces Climbdown

Colombia said Monday it had sent aircraft to repatriate migrants deported from the United States after apparently bowing to President Donald Trump's threats of painful tariffs for defying his plans for mass expulsions.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of US visa appointments canceled in Colombia following spat over deportation flights

Visa appointments at the U.S. Embassy in Colombia have been canceled following a dispute over deportation flights that nearly turned into a costly trade war between both countries

The Independent UK

Fox News hosts say higher coffee prices are worth it to ‘send those people back’

‘Ultimately, would you pay an extra quarter on a cup of coffee to send those people back?’ Steve Doocy asked on Monday, prompting co-host Brian Kilmeade to exclaim: ‘Yes!’

Latin Times

Latin American Countries Call 'Emergency' Meeting After U.S.-Colombia Tariff Standoff

"Migration" and "Latin American and Caribbean unity" are two of the three topics included in the agenda

International Business Times

Full List Of Colombian Products That Could Be Impacted If Trump Makes Good On Tariff Threats

Fuels, flowers and coffee are some of Colombia's major imports to the United States that could be affected by any future tariffs.

The Independent UK

The Latest: White House claims victory in a showdown with Colombia over taking deported migrants

The White House is claiming victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S. on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on imports and other sanctions on the longtime U.S. partner

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