In a significant development, two Colombian Air Force planes transporting deported nationals from the United States have landed in Bogotá. This event follows a diplomatic dispute between the U.S. and Colombia concerning the repatriation of Colombian citizens.
Initially, Colombian President Gustavo Petro declined to permit U.S. military aircraft carrying deportees to land, citing concerns over the treatment of the deported individuals. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Colombian imports and implement visa restrictions on Colombian officials. Faced with these potential economic repercussions, Colombia consented to accept the deportees, utilizing its. . .