Colombia Agrees to U.S. Terms on Migrant Deportations After Diplomatic Row

Colombia has agreed to all terms set by President Donald Trump regarding the return of illegal Colombian migrants from the United States, the White House announced on Sunday. This follows a diplomatic row between the two countries after Colombian President Gustavo Petro initially refused to accept U.S. military aircraft carrying deported migrants.

As part of the agreement, Colombia will accept all illegal Colombian migrants returned from the U.S., including those transported by U.S. military planes, without delay or limitation.

The agreement also includes provisions to hold in reserve the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs and sanctions, which would only be imposed if Colombia fails to honor the terms.

Visa sanctions and enhanced inspections by U.S. Customs and Border Protection will remain in place until the first group of deported Colombian nationals is successfully returned. This resolution marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough, with the U.S. administration reaffirming its commitment to protecting national sovereignty and urging other nations to cooperate on migrant deportations.