Colombia’s new president orders migrant deportations

Colombia's right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered a crackdown on irregular migration, instructing authorities to begin detaining undocumented foreigners convicted of crimes with a view to deporting them.

President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered operations against irregular migration, including deportations of migrants who commit crimes or lack status. He also reported 1,574 captures and intensified actions against criminal groups.

Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella orders immediate deportation of illegal migrants, prioritizing those convicted of crimes.