Colombia Agrees to Accept Migrants Deported from the U.S.

The Colombian government has agreed to all conditions set forth by U.S. President Donald Trump for the unconditional acceptance of migrants deported from America. This was reported by the White House, as stated by TASS.

“The Colombian government has consented to all of President Trump’s terms, including the unrestricted acceptance of all Colombian illegal migrants repatriated from the U.S., including on American military aircraft, without limitations or delays,” the document states.

At the same time, visa restrictions for officials and heightened border control on Colombian citizens and goods will remain in effect until the first group of repatriated migrants is accepted.

According to the statement, a draft of trade tariffs and sanctions will be signed if Colombian authorities fail to comply with the terms of the migrant acceptance agreement.

On Sunday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro prohibited American military aircraft transporting Colombian migrants from landing in the country. In response, Trump announced that Washington would impose visa and financial sanctions against Colombia, as well as a 25% trade tariff on Colombian goods. The American leader indicated that within a week, tariffs would rise to 50%, adding that this is “just the beginning.”

The Republican has repeatedly advocated for stricter immigration policies and the forced deportation of illegal immigrants.

The Petro administration has stated that Colombia is actively negotiating with the U.S. regarding the deportation of compatriots and is preparing a presidential aircraft for their return. At the same time, Petro announced that his country would impose retaliatory tariffs of 25% on goods from the U.S.