The first of two Colombian air force planes carrying deported migrants from the United States has arrived in Bogota. This was as part of an agreement reached between the administration of US President Donald Trump and the Colombian government, which led to the cancellation of threats of visa restrictions and tariffs against the South American country, Reuters reported, quoted by BTA.
The Colombian Foreign Ministry reported that the first plane transported 110 Colombians from San Diego, California, and the second is expected to land the same day.
The agreement ended tensions caused by Colombian President Gustavo Petro's position against the use of US military aircraft to deport citizens. After threats from Trump to impose tariffs and visa restrictions, as well as counter-threats from Bogota, a deal was reached to resolve the conflict.
The US administration described the agreement as a symbol of US power, while Colombian representatives saw it as a balanced solution that protects the interests of both countries.