Colombia Agrees to Unrestricted Acceptance of Deportees on US Military Aircraft
Key Points:
- On January 26, 2025, the White House announced that Colombia had agreed to accept illegal migrants without restriction, avoiding a trade war with the US.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Colombia had agreed to all of President Trump’s terms, including the unconditional acceptance of deportees from the US, including those transported on US military aircraft.
- Under the agreement, the US has paused the proposed 25% tariffs and financial sanctions, contingent on Colombia’s compliance with the deal.
- If Colombia fails to uphold the agreement, President Trump’s administration plans to impose the tariffs and sanctions again.
- Following the agreement, the US will still enforce visa sanctions, stricter customs inspections, and cargo ship orders until the first group of deportees from Colombia is successfully returned.
