Petro vs Trump: The diplomatic standoff that could shape Colombia’s future

Petro vs Trump: The diplomatic standoff that could shape Colombia’s future

This is not the first time the Petro administration has found itself in troubled waters, though. His presidency has been punctuated by high-profile political crises, both domestically and internationally. For example, his outreach to Venezuela and Cuba as mediators in Colombia’s peace process has fuelled scepticism among more conservative sectors. Meanwhile, his ambitious domestic agenda,…

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Trump orders sanctions on Colombia after Petro blocks deportation flights

Trump orders sanctions on Colombia after Petro blocks deportation flights

President Gustavo Petro says Bogota will block US deportation flights until migrants are guaranteed ‘dignified treatment’. US President Donald Trump has promised to impose tariffs and visa restrictions on Colombia after Bogota turned away two US military aircraft transporting migrants being deported under Trump’s immigration crackdown. Washington will slap Colombia with 25 percent “emergency tariffs”…

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