Colombia Resumes U.S. Repatriation Flights Amid Renewed Diplomatic Tensions

Just days before a critical face-to-face meeting at the White House, Colombia has resumed repatriation flights of its citizens from the United States, reopening a contentious chapter in the fraught relationship between Bogotá and Washington. This move comes after a year-long suspension that sparked one of the first crises under President Donald Trump’s administration, spotlighting the clash between national sovereignty, human dignity claims, and America’s immigration enforcement policies. Have Diplomatic Postures Put American Interests at Risk? In January 2025, Colombian President Gustavo Petro halted two flights carrying deportees from the U.S., citing concerns over humane treatment because these individuals were...