https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-s-new-president-abelardo-de-la-espriella-announces-immigration-crackdownContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-s-new-president-abelardo-de-la-espriella-announces-immigration-crackdownhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-s-new-president-abelardo-de-la-espriella-announces-immigration-crackdown#u49815Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:56:12 +0000Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has launched a hardline immigration crackdown focused on identifying and deporting irregular migrants. The president has ordered immigration raids and immediate deportations, describing the shift as a "political decision" under a "Colombia First" policy. This initiative specifically targets those without legal status, placing over 500,000 undocumented Venezuelans at risk of removal. While the administration pursues these tighter controls, the Colombian opposition has rejected the deportation policy.Why it mattersColombia previous