BOGOTA, Colombia – Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced early Sunday morning that planes carrying deported Colombian migrants from the United States will no longer be permitted to land in the country.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Petro stated, “The U.S. cannot treat Colombian migrants as criminals,” calling on Washington to develop a protocol that “treats migrants with dignity.”
The announcement aligns with a broader wave of discontent across Latin America over the U.S.’s planned mass deportations. Brazil’s foreign ministry on Saturday demanded explanations from the U.S. government regarding what it called the “degrading treatment” of Brazilian migrants aboard deportation flights. Meanwhile, Mexico refused to allow a similar flight to land in its territory on Friday.
Petro’s comments reflect growing frustration among regional leaders over the U.S. immigration policies, particularly as they relate to mass deportations. The Colombian president emphasized the importance of respecting migrants’ rights and called for greater dialogue to ensure humane treatment.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have yet to respond to the escalating criticism.
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This move comes as regional tensions over U.S. deportation practices deepen, with Latin American nations pushing back against policies perceived as unjust and disrespectful toward their citizens abroad.
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