A recent fight over between President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro has brought renewed attention to the policies of the former Marxist guerilla whose priorities often run counter to Washington,
A diplomatic standoff has placed U.S. travel restrictions on Colombia, leading to safety concerns for travelers. Here's what to know.
The first of two Colombian air force planes carrying people who were deported from the United States arrived in Bogota early on Tuesday, local media said, paving the way for U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to lift visa restrictions and other measures on Colombian citizens.
The Government of Colombia, under the direction of President Gustavo Petro, has arranged the presidential plane to facilitate the dignified return of the compatriots.”
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, a former Marxist guerrilla, has recently made headlines for his outspoken stance against U.S. policies, particularly in a public spat with President Donald Trump.
The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S., hours after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs.
The diplomatic drama that began over the weekend provided clues on how Trump would deal with countries standing in the way of his immigration policies.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro asked President Donald Trump to sit down with him and talk things over a glass of whiskey, called him an outright racist in rambling social media posts and pledged to never yield to Washington’s pressure even if the economic sanctions being threatened led to his overthrow.
The armed forces is playing a growing role in helping enforce immigration laws under the Trump administration.
Colombia stopped resisting President Donald Trump’s deportation of its unwanted nationals. But America First bullying may yet provoke a backlash. The row casts a pall over the first trip abroad by Marco Rubio,
By threatening Colombia with the type of sanctions reserved for U.S. adversaries, Trump inflamed global interest in cultivating alternatives to the dollar.