Colombia Concedes to U.S. Terms on Migrants, Avoids Sanctions: White House

Washington, United States — The Trump administration announced Sunday that Colombia has agreed to comply with U.S. demands to accept deported citizens on military flights. This agreement comes in response to President Donald Trump’s warnings of severe sanctions, marking a significant shift in Colombia's position.

In a statement, the White House declared that Colombia has committed to “unrestricted acceptance of all illegal aliens from Colombia returned from the United States, including on U.S. military aircraft, without limitation or delay.”

The statement further emphasized the administration's stance on international cooperation regarding immigration enforcement. “Today’s events make clear to the world that America is respected again,” the statement read. “President Trump will continue to fiercely protect our nation’s sovereignty and expects all other nations of the world to fully cooperate in accepting the deportation of their citizens illegally present in the United States.”

The agreement signals the suspension of proposed tariffs and other sanctions that were poised to impact Colombia, Latin America’s fourth-largest economy. However, as of now, the Colombian government has not publicly confirmed the terms outlined by the White House.

This development follows a tense standoff between the two nations. Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a leftist leader, had previously refused to accept deportees transported on U.S. military flights, insisting that any repatriation process must uphold "dignity" and utilize civilian aircraft.

Despite these initial objections, the new agreement appears to mark a resolution to the dispute, preserving Colombia's economic stability by averting U.S. trade measures. The move also highlights the Trump administration’s continued focus on immigration enforcement and its demand for cooperation from other nations.

As the situation unfolds, all eyes remain on Colombia's official response and the broader implications of this agreement on U.S.-Colombian relations.