Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, orders authorities to begin deporting undocumented migrants and to prioritize those convicted of crimes. Multiple outlets report that the directive directs immigration officials to detain irregular foreigners and start deportation procedures, framing the move as part of a broader security effort.
The reports describe the policy as a “Colombia First” immigration crackdown and an intensified crackdown on irregular migration. One outlet says the order is revealed in a video of the president addressing a security cabinet meeting in Barranquilla, while another frames it as a vow that could affect large numbers of people, including Venezuelans residing in Colombia without regular status.
While the outlets agree on the core action—detention and deportation of undocumented migrants, particularly those with criminal convictions—the emphasis varies. Local Nigerian outlets focus on the immediate deportation instruction, while Bloomberg highlights the potential scale of impact.
