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Colombia turns away military deportation flights from U.S., officials say
Colombia has denied entry to two U.S. military deportation flights, according to officials from the Department of Homeland Security and the Defense Department.
The flights, carried out on U.S. military C-17 aircraft, were carrying about 80 Colombian migrants each and had departed from California, the defense official told NBC News.
Initially cleared for landing, the flights were grounded after Colombian President Gustavo Petro suddenly revoked all diplomatic clearances for the aircraft, the official said.
This comes after Mexico temporarily blocked two U.S. planes with 80 passengers each from landing last week, frustrating deportation plans and sparking tensions. While the issue was later resolved, Mexican officials have express opposition to the U.S.’ unilateral actions around immigration measures.
In a statement shared on X, Petro criticized the use of military planes for deportation.
“A migrant is not a criminal and should be treated with the dignity a human being deserves,” he wrote. “We will receive our nationals in civilian airplanes, without treating them as criminals. Colombia must be respected.”
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
In a recent development, Colombia has reportedly turned away military deportation flights from the U.S., according to officials. This decision comes amidst growing tensions between the two countries and concerns over the treatment of migrants being deported from the U.S.
The Colombian government has stated that they will not accept any military deportation flights from the U.S. and will only allow commercial flights carrying deportees to land in the country. This move has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising Colombia for standing up against what they see as inhumane treatment of migrants, while others criticize the decision for potentially straining relations between the two countries.
The decision to turn away military deportation flights is seen as a bold move by Colombia, which has faced its own challenges with migration and has been working to improve conditions for migrants within its borders. It remains to be seen how this decision will impact the relationship between the U.S. and Colombia, but it is clear that tensions are running high.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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