“The US has suspended visa processing in Colombia The US Embassy in Colombia has suspended visa processing after the country’s refusal to accept deportation flights. The US has imposed visa sanctions against Colombian officials until they fulfill their obligations.”, — write on: unn.ua
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It said the suspension applies to both immigrant and non-immigrant species, which typically number in the thousands per day.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also authorized “travel sanctions against individuals and families who have been responsible for interfering with US repatriation operations.” The move follows President Trump’s threat of retaliation earlier Sunday
“The introduction of restrictions on issuing visas to people from allied countries is an extraordinary step, because it usually applies to opponents or people who have violated human rights or the democratic process. Colombia is a great ally of the United States,” CNN noted.
The publication added that it is currently unclear how many Colombian officials the US has imposed visa restrictions on.
The measures will continue until Colombia fulfills its obligations regarding the return of its own citizens, according to the message.
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On Sunday, January 26, Colombian President Gustavo Petro blocked the landing of two American military planes in the country, which were carrying deported migrants from the United States. In response, Trump introduced a series of restrictions and sanctions against the country.
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