Colombian President offers personal plane to fly deported migrants home

2025-01-27 00:07:58.974

Colombian President Gustavo Petro initially refused to accept deported Colombian migrants from the US, stating that they should not be treated as criminals and demanding a protocol for dignified treatment. However, after President Trump threatened to impose tariffs of up to 50% on Colombian goods, Petro reversed course. He offered the Colombian presidential plane to transport the deported migrants back to Colombia, citing a commitment to guarantee decent conditions for their return. Trump's initial response to Colombia's refusal included threats of a 25% tariff on Colombian goods, escalating to 50% after a week, along with other potential sanctions such as a travel ban and visa revocations.