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As Trump deportations intensify, Pacific Island nations worry they could be overwhelmed

In his first term, Donald Trump deported far fewer people from the United States than his three predecessors: Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

The Conversation

Trump’s tariff threats fit a growing global phenomenon: hardball migration diplomacy

As diplomatic spats go, it was short-lived.

The Conversation

Brazil to Set Up Reception Center for Deportees After Accusing U.S. of 'Degrading Treatment' of Nationals on Deportation Flight

"We don't want to provoke the American government, but it's essential that deported Brazilians are treated with dignity," said the country's Justice Minister

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Colombian President Urges Undocumented National in U.S. to Go Back, Offer Credits to Returnees

"Wealth is produced only by the working people," Gustavo Petro said in a post on X: "Let's build social wealth in Colombia"

Latin Times

Mexican President Says Country Is 'Ready' For Trump Tariffs, Has 'Plans A, B, C' To Address Them

"We'll always defend the dignity of our people and the respect for our sovereignty," said Claudia Sheinbaum ahead of the deadline set by Trump for tariffs to go into effect

Latin Times

Mexican Business Leaders Say Border Cities Will Be Impacted The Most By Tariffs

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on both Mexico and Canada starting February

Latin Times

How Trump’s suggestion to ‘clean out’ Gaza sent shockwaves through the Middle East

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Trump Administration Says Tariffs on Mexico and Canada 'Still on The Books' To Start Feb. 1

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the administration is still looking toward Feb. 1 to kick off 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Latin Times

Air Force deportation flight skirts Mexican airspace to Guatemala as military's border role grows

A U.S. military plane with migrants bound at their wrists and ankles has left Texas bound for Guatemala carrying 80 deportees, eight of them children

The Independent UK

On First Trip, Rubio To Wield Big Stick In Latin America

Traditionally, when US secretaries of state make their international debuts, they travel to major US allies and offer bromides about working together.

International Business Times

Trump’s Tariff Tiff With Colombia on Hold, But Is It a Sign of What’s to Come?

The Trump administration threatened a 25% tariff on Colombia in a dispute that ended in less than a day.

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Scalded By Colombia Row, Latin America Treads Carefully With Trump

Latin American leaders have canceled a summit to discuss Donald Trump's migrant crackdown, as the region weighs the risks of openly confronting the firebrand US president.

International Business Times

Colombian Congressman Slams President's 'Battle Against The Empire' Over Trump Deportations: 'It Lasted Less Than Three Hours' (Exclusive)

"In an attempt to supposedly defend the dignity of undocumented migrants, he ended up damaging the dignity of all Colombians," Christian Garcés told The Latin Times

Latin Times

Trump’s method for repatriating migrants risks undermining US interests in Latin America

Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan hit a brief stumbling block on January 26 when Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, refused to allow two US flights carrying deported Colombian migrants to land. Petro’s complaint was that the US government was treating the migrants like criminals by repatriating them in military planes.

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Trump immigration enforcement push comes with military flourish - Roll Call

The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement plans featured a highly visible role for the military and federal agents in tactical gear.

Latin Times

Latin American Countries Call Off Emergency Meeting After U.S.-Colombia Deportation Feud Ends

Honduras, which currently holds the bloc's rotational presidency, confirmed Thursday's meeting will no longer take place

Latin Times

Countries 'Began Reaching Out' To Trump Admin After Colombia Tariff Threat To Discuss Accepting Deportees

Donald Trump is pushing his "America First" ideology on foreign policy, making some Latin American countries open to striking deals on immigration.

Latin Times

Venezuela Accused of Aiding Colombian Rebels in Deadly Attack, Leaked Report Shows

A leaked report reveals Venezuelan territory was used by ELN rebels before a deadly attack in Colombia, escalating tensions between the countries

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International Business Times

End Of 'American Nightmare': Colombia Brings Migrants Home

Dozens of Colombian illegal migrants arrived home from the United States Tuesday, grateful for an end to a grueling deportation ordeal at the heart of a bitter row between the countries.

Al Jazeera

US deportation flights land in Colombia after Trump-Petro row

Colombian President Gustavo Petro welcomes ‘free and dignified’ deportees, stressing that migrants are not criminals.

The Independent UK

TikToker causes panic after mistaking ice cream van for ICE vehicle

‘Please be on the lookout for ‘ice cream’ trucks… they ever play music to get people to come outside… this is actually so sick’, wrote a woman in a now-deleted TikTok video

Latin Times

Behind The Scenes Of The Tariff Standoff Between The U.S. And Colombia Over Deportation Flights

Former Colombian presidents, including political rivals of President Petro, reportedly intervened to prevent further escalation

The Independent UK

Deportation flights from the US to Colombia resume following showdown that almost led to a trade war

Deportation flights between the U.S. and Colombia have resumed following a dispute between the two countries that nearly led to a trade war

Latin Times

Everything We Know About the 110 US-Deported Immigrants Landing in Colombia

Even though the diplomatic standoff seems to have come to an end, analysts still anticipate challenges between both countries going forward

Latin Times

More Deaths As Colombian Guerrilla Violence Displaces Nearly 50,000

The toll brought to 54 the total number of confirmed deaths from fighting in the cocaine-growing Catatumbo region -- lower than the figure of about 80 reported last week based on local counts, officials said.

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