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Colombian president urges illegal immigrants in US to return home days after diplomatic spat

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is making headlines once again, this time urging Colombian nationals in the U.S. illegally to return home. In a bold move, Petro is promising to provide loans to those who decide to come back to Colombia. This call to action comes just days after Petro found himself in the middle of a diplomatic controversy with the U.S.

“I ask undocumented Colombians in the US to immediately leave their jobs in that country and return to Colombia as soon as possible,” Petro stated. “Wealth is produced only by working people.”

The Department of Social Prosperity will be offering productive loans to returnees who enroll in their programs. Petro emphasized the importance of building social wealth in Colombia through the return of its citizens.

Initially, Petro had refused to accept U.S. deportation flights carrying Colombian nationals, citing concerns about the treatment of migrants. In response, the Trump administration announced the suspension of visa issuance and travel sanctions on government officials. President Trump even threatened to impose 25% tariffs on all goods from Colombia.

However, Petro’s stance shifted, and he eventually agreed to all of President Trump’s terms. This led to the resumption of deportation flights, with two Colombian air force planes carrying deportees arriving in Bogotá. Additionally, visa processing in Bogotá has resumed, signaling a willingness to work together with the U.S. on mutual interests.

The ongoing saga between Colombia and the U.S. highlights the complexities of immigration policies and diplomatic relations. As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how both countries will navigate these challenges moving forward.

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Adam Shaw, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, has been closely following this story. For more updates on immigration and border security, you can reach him at adam.shaw2@fox.com or follow him on Twitter.

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