Colombian President Gustavo Petro has made his presidential plane available to help repact deported from the United States who should arrive in the country, according to the government.
“The measure responds to the government’s commitment to guarantee decent conditions,” said the Colombian presidency in a statement, but has not provided details.
The announcement is made hours after Petro blocks military flights with deported from the US to enter the country, saying that Americans “cannot treat Colombian immigrants as criminals.”
The Head of State asked that
“I cannot force immigrants to remain in a country that does not want them; But if this country returns them, it should be with dignity and respect for them and our country. In civil planes, without being treated as criminals, we will receive our compatriots. Colombia respects itself, ”said the president.
In response, Donald Trump, president of the United States,, as well as other measures aiming at the government of the South American country.
