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Sophia Klein
Cancellation of Latin American Migration Summit Amidst U.S. Tensions
The planned Latin American summit to address migration in light of U.S. deportation policies has been cancelled due to a lack of attendance, aside from Colombia’s President Petro, who has openly opposed the deportations. The meeting’s cancellation underscores the varying responses from Latin American leaders towards U.S. immigration strategies, particularly under President Trump.
A summit convened by Latin American nations to address a unified response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s mass deportation strategies has been cancelled, as stated by organizers on Wednesday. Originally set to take place in Tegucigalpa, the meeting was called by Honduras and aimed to assemble the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) for discussions on migration.
The cancellation ensued after only Colombian President Gustavo Petro indicated his intention to attend the event. The Honduran foreign ministry announced the meeting would not proceed after Colombia claimed it had resolved a dispute with the United States regarding military deportation flights.
President Petro, notably, is the first leader from the region to publicly oppose U.S. deportation flights, having refused two planes sent by the U.S. in light of what he considered inappropriate treatment of Brazilian migrants. In response, President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs and sanctions while suspending visa applications at the U.S. embassy in Colombia.
Following this discord, the Colombian government opted to dispatch its own military aircraft to repatriate 201 Colombian citizens instead. Other regional leaders have approached the situation with caution, avoiding direct confrontation with President Trump, who has issued threats against nations like Mexico.
Brazil has also expressed concerns by inviting the U.S. ambassador to explain the treatment of Brazilian deportees but has not acted to deny deportation flights.
The cancellation of the Latin American migration summit highlights the complexities of regional leaders’ responses to U.S. immigration policies under President Trump. While Colombian President Gustavo Petro has taken a strong stance against these deportations, other leaders such as those from Mexico and Brazil have opted for a more cautious approach, signaling a reluctance to confront U.S. policies directly, despite the potential repercussions for their citizens.
Original Source: www.france24.com
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