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Colombia and U.S. Reach Agreement Over Deportation Dispute, Avoiding Economic Crisis

After tense negotiations, Colombia and the U.S. agree to resume deportation flights, averting a trade war and easing concerns over economic repercussions.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and U.S. diplomats have resolved a dispute over the deportation of Colombian nationals from the United States, preventing a potential trade war.

The disagreement arose when Petro's government initially refused to accept deportation flights as part of a broader U.S. immigration crackdown.

U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened to impose tariffs and sanctions on Colombian goods if the country did not comply.

However, a late-night agreement on Sunday saw Colombia agree to accept the deportees, with Colombia's Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo confirming the country's readiness to proceed.

The diplomatic resolution was credited to Colombia's Ambassador to the U.S., Daniel Garcia-Pena.

In exchange for accepting deportation flights, Colombia succeeded in securing a commitment from the U.S. to ensure the dignified treatment of its citizens.

Trump emphasized the obligation of countries to accept repatriation flights, and a White House source clarified that the deportation process would only involve criminals sent to the U.S. from Colombia.

While the resolution averted a trade war, Colombian business leaders voiced concern over Petro's handling of the issue, noting that Trump's tariff threat would have severely impacted Colombia's economy.

The U.S. is Colombia's largest trading partner, with $33.8 billion in bilateral trade in 2023. As part of the agreement, an air force plane was dispatched to bring back 110 deportees from San Diego, California, with a second flight scheduled soon.

Meanwhile, frustrations arose in Colombia over canceled U.S. visa appointments, as the rigorous visa process already places significant strain on individuals seeking to travel to the U.S. The diplomatic dispute has sparked a broader conversation about the economic and diplomatic handling of relations between Colombia and the U.S.
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