Donald Trump and President Gustavo Petro of Colombia Clashed Over Migrant Deportation Flights

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Issue Jan 22-28 2025: Over the last weekend of January 2025, the government Gustavo Petro refused to allow U.S. military planes carrying deportees to land, insisting that undocumented Colombian migrants not be treated as criminals, while also calling for “dignified treatment protocols.” In response, Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on all Colombian imports, after which Petro promised a similar measure. After Petro agreed to flights on civilian aircraft, Trump rescinded his tariffs. Commentators around the region explored the significance and possible implications of the short-lived incident.

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