There is no census, and migrants come and go, but the majority of people in La Soledad appear to be from Venezuela, the once-wealthy South American nation that has seen an exodus of more than 7 million amid an economic, social and political crackup.
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro averted an economic disaster at the 11th hour after diplomats from his government and the U.S. reached a deal on deportation flights, but the Colombian business community on Monday called for cooler heads to prevail as Colombians bemoaned canceled U.
Trump threatened Colombia with tariffs and a travel ban. Colombia's leader wanted better treatment for deportees. They appear to have reached a compromise.
Trump said the measures were necessary because the Colombia president’s decision “jeopardized” U.S. national security.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on Colombia before abruptly pulling the threat after reaching a deal on the return of deported migrants, a move that rattled global markets in the space of several hours.
Many remain determined to reach the U.S. through more dangerous means, riding freight trains, hiring smugglers and dodging authorities.
Trump said the measures were necessary because the Colombia president’s decision “jeopardized” U.S. national security.
Immigration raids across the US have reached their highest point since President Trump's administration took office.
Colombia over the weekend decided to accept military flights carrying deported migrants after initially refusing to accept the flights, which prompted President Trump to threaten 25% tariffs on goods from the country.
Migrants stranded in Mexico City’s La Soledad camp face uncertain futures as U.S. policies under President Trump effectively shut down migration along the U.S.-Mexico border, LA Times report.
Colombia will allow U.S. deportees into the country after Trump threatened tariffs as immigration crackdowns are underway around the country. A high-tech safety hazard poses a threat to the L.A. wildfires cleanup.