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Reuters reports that in response to Colombia's refusal to accept the return of two planes carrying Colombian nationals removed from the U.S., President Trump ordered visa sanctions, including revocation, and a travel ban on certain Colombian nationals.

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Subsequent Trump and Court Action

2025.01.26 Reported: Trump backs off trade threats after Colombia agrees to deportation flights - Washington Post

After a tense showdown and U.S. threats of tariffs and visa restrictions, Colombian officials agreed to all of Trump's terms, including deportation flights from the U.S. The visa suspension will remain until the first planeload of deportees is accepted, and the tariffs and sanctions order will be "in reserve" if Colombia breaches its agreement.

Subsequent Trump and Court Action

2025.10.24 Reported: U.S. imposes sanctions on Colombia's president amid escalating dispute with Trump - PBS

PBS reports that the administration imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and a member of his government over alleged involvement in the international drug trade. PBS explains that the move is part of broader actions directed at Petro's administration and Colombia, including adding Colombia to the list of countries failing to cooperate in the drug war for the first time in almost 30 years; the State Department's decision to "slash[] assistance for Colombia;" President Trump's threats to impose tariffs on Colombia's exports; revocation of Petro's U.S. visa; and Trump's characterization of him as "an illegal drug dealer."

Subsequent Trump and Court Action

2026.06.20 Reported: Memo by Rubio Approved Detention of Immigrant Who Criticized Trump Ally - New York Times

The New York Times reports that the administration detained a Colombian immigrant and political activist after Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that his continued presence in the U.S. undermined U.S. foreign-policy interests. Franklin Humberto Coral Garrido, known as Beto Coral, had criticized a Trump-endorsed candidate in Colombia’s presidential election and was arrested by ICE while returning to his home in Phoenix with his minor son. Rubio’s memo cited Coral’s political activity opposing the candidate and his support for Colombia’s Petro government as grounds for deportation. Coral, who has a pending asylum application, is awaiting removal proceedings.