This approach occurs after an intense diplomatic crisis.
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Since Donald Trump again assumed the presidency of the United States, diplomatic relations with Colombia have experienced strong tensions due to the differences between both leaders. Migration policy and treatment for deportees have been the main conflict points.
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After several days of diplomatic crisis, President Gustavo Petro held his first meeting with a representative of the US government. The meeting was held on the morning of Thursday, January 6, 2025 at the Casa de Nariño and was attended by John Mcnamara, business manager of the United States Embassy in Colombia.
As reported by the Presidency of the Republic, the central themes of dialogue were migration, bilateral relations and cooperation. During the meeting, Petro would have reiterated his position that Colombia will not allow the arrival of connationals deported handcuffs, except those with pending matters with justice.
#Aestahora | The President @Petrogustavo He leads a working meeting with the business manager of the United States Embassy in Colombia, John McNamara, and the Chancellor @laurisarabia.
Migratory matters, bilateral relationship and cooperation, were the issues addressed … pic.twitter.com/tc8nbnftkg
– Colombia Presidency 🇨🇴 (@infoPresidencia) February 6, 2025
More details about the meeting between President Gustavo Petro and the representative of the US government are expected in the next few hours.
US deportations and reprisals
Since Trump’s arrival at the White House, thousands of migrants have been deported to their countries of origin under strict immigration policies. In the case of Colombia, the tension reached its maximum point on January 26, when the Petro government rejected the entry of US aircraft with deported Colombian citizens.
The Colombian president demanded that migrants be treated with “respect and dignity,” which generated an immediate reaction from the Trump administration. As retaliation, the United States imposed tariffs, revoked visas to Colombian officials and established travel restrictions on US territory.
The confrontation generated uncertainty and concern about the possibility of a commercial war between the two nations. However, hours after the imposition of reprisals, both administrations managed to reach an agreement that allowed disparaging the diplomatic crisis.
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