Colombia will send its presidential plane to Honduras to pick up the Colombian nationals,
after initially refusing to accept migrant deportation flights from the US, following which US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs and other retaliatory measures.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro arranged for the presidential plane to facilitate the “dignified return” of Colombian nationals who were deported to the country, a statement by the President’s office said on Sunday.
“The Government of Colombia, under the direction of President Gustavo Petro, has made the presidential aircraft available to facilitate the The Colombian government has also formed a ‘dedicated team’ that would ensure “dignified treatment” of deported Colombians.
“Additionally, the Government has convened a Unified Command Post (PMU) on migration, which will include representatives from the Defense Ministry, the People’s Office, the Chancellor’s Office, and the Presidency of the Republic. This body’s objective is to establish and review protocols that ensure dignified treatment of deported Colombians, guaranteeing that procedures respect human rights and the integrity of each person,” the statement read.
