Colombian president orders immigration raids, vows deportations of migrants without legal status

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has promised to deport thousands of migrants who are in the country without residence permits, mainly Venezuelans, as he attempts to make significant changes to the nation's immigration policies that he says will reduce crime.
Colombian president orders immigration raids, vows deportations of migrants without legal status

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced plans to deport thousands of migrants residing in the country without proper permits, predominantly Venezuelans. These measures are part of significant changes to national immigration policies. The president stated that these changes are intended to reduce crime rates within Colombia.

  • Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella plans to deport thousands of migrants lacking residence permits.
  • The majority of these migrants are from Venezuela.
  • The policy change aims to reduce crime.
  • Significant alterations to the nation’s immigration policies are anticipated.
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