Received the third plane with deported immigrants from the United States, the governments of Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro largely exceed that for many it could have been the diplomatic crisis of the year in Latin America. However, Although little by little things resume their channel, it is not yet time to sing victory.
These days, the consultation of the analysts is how fragmented the relations between Colombia and the United States were after this impasse? Since there are talk of two nations that have been members Strategic for years and its good treatment depends much on the national economy.
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Elizabeth Quintero, director of the International Relations Program of the U. of San Buenaventura, explained that these days there is an environment of uncertainty that is around millions of Colombians and thousands of companies whose economic and financial stability depends 100% on the American giant, without count the hundreds of citizens who are in the process of getting their visa and were left in Limbo.
“Although the crisis has reduced and the spirits are calmerthe truth is that the heated of both leaders who raised the tone of a discussion when it could be managed in a respectful way and using the attributes of the diplomacy, will generate consequences that in the immediate and short term will fracture and weaken the confidence between states United and Colombia, ”he explained.
Gustavo Petro and Donald Trump
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On the other hand, according to an analysis of the International Relations Program of the University of San Buenaventura, Bogotá Headquarters, due to migratory disagreements that Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro have, which were exposed and very unfortunately in messages in X , the bilateral relationship between the two countries was fragmented and will generate a greater challenge to be able to meet it.
“However, we must not light alarms, at least not for now, it is worth remembering that the institutions of both countries, such as the US Department of State and the Foreign Ministry of Colombia, have a long traditional work and collaboration tradition that does not He has necessarily depended only on the heads of government, ”said Professor Quintero.
The spokeswoman of the University of San Buenaventura also said that “in fact, this history of cooperation allowed to quickly overcome the impasse, described by Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo as manageable, which reinforced the thesis that institutional relations will always be above momentary leadership. ”
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How to fix things?
Based on the fact that the great cannot be minimized Challenge that Colombia will have to resolve in the future to redirect the dialogue with the US in which you can work from now.
First, in the face of the issue of mass deportations of migrants, teacher Elizabeth Quintero said that this matter must be addressed from an action that combines firm diplomacy with a humanitarian approach.
“Although the discussion about humanitarian treatment and human rights amid deportation processes is not only valid, but also necessary, it is also clear that these issues must be addressed from international standards and Not with provocative arguments that generate greater tensions, ”says Quintero.
On the other hand, they indicated, the Colombian government must raise this debate from a structural approach, appealing to multilateral forums and strengthening its position as a leader in the defense of human rights in Latin America.
Situation at the United States Embassy in Colombia
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“This includes proposing regional cooperation mechanisms To address migration in an integral way, highlighting that the solution should not be limited to repressive measures, but must include strategies to promote economic development in countries of origin, generate legal means of migration and guarantee respectful and transparent deportation processes, ” projection.
While the first two steps are specified, the director of the International Relations Program of the U. of San Buenaventura, recommended to fall into the temptation to respond reactively to migratory statements or policies of the Trump government that can be seen as hostile.
“Instead, President Petro should combine the strategic use of digital platforms and social networks such as X with traditional diplomatic channels to express their concerns, ensuring a balance between firmness in their positions and A constructive negotiation that strengthens bilateral relations, ”he concluded.
