Colombian President Gustavo Petro initially refused to allow U.S. deportation flights carrying migrants to land, but after President Trump threatened harsh economic and diplomatic sanctions, including a 25% tariff and visa revocations, Petro quickly reversed his decision. Trump’s retaliation came after Colombia blocked two U.S. military aircraft filled with deported citizens, which led to accusations from Trump’s administration that Colombia had authorized the flights and then canceled them mid-route. In response, Petro offered his presidential plane to facilitate the return of Colombian citizens from deportation flights, but it's unclear whether this is a one-time offer. Trump’s threat of sanctions was part of a broader effort to pressure other countries, including Mexico, to cooperate with U.S. deportation plans. Meanwhile, Trump continues to push forward with his mass deportation agenda, despite resistance from several countries, and is now negotiating with El Salvador for alternative deportation arrangements. Continue here.
