Colombia Agrees to Accept Deportees on US Military Aircraft
Key Points:
- The US and Colombia avoided a trade war after Colombia agreed to accept deported migrants on US military flights.
- President Donald Trump had previously threatened tariffs and sanctions on Colombia for refusing to accept deportation flights carrying migrants.
- The White House confirmed that Colombia had agreed to all of Trump’s terms, including accepting deportees without delay or limitation.
- If Colombia fails to honor this agreement, the US will consider imposing tariffs and sanctions on Colombian goods.
- Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo announced that the impasse with the US government had been resolved and a plane was ready for the return of deported Colombians.
- Despite the agreement, Colombian President Gustavo Petro had previously opposed military deportation flights and emphasized his support for returning migrants on civilian flights.
