Abelardo de la Espriella orders the immediate deportation of irregular immigrants: “They're leaving, it's a political decision”
The President of Colombia announces coordinated operations between the Police and Colombian Migration to expel “this very week” foreigners who “are committing crimes” or “who do not have their situation regularized”
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered police operations to pursue and deport irregular immigrants, a change in policy for the country which has received large numbers of Venezuelan migrants. The operations will target immigrants committing crimes and those without legal status, who will be deported. The announcement was made during a security council meeting in Barranquilla.
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