https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombian-president-orders-immigration-raids-vows-deportations-of-migrants-without-legal-statusContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombian-president-orders-immigration-raids-vows-deportations-of-migrants-without-legal-statushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombian-president-orders-immigration-raids-vows-deportations-of-migrants-without-legal-status#u49870Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:56:15 +0000President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered Colombia's national immigration service to conduct raids and deport thousands of migrants lacking residence permits. In a video posted to X on Sunday, the president stated that operations to track down illegal immigrants should begin this week. De la Espriella described the immediate deportations as a political decision. This crackdown marks a sharp reversal for a country that previously served as a refuge for those fleeing the crisis in Venezuela.Why it mattersThe move signals a shift toward right-wing immigration policies under the new admi https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombian-president-orders-immigration-raids-vows-deportations-of-migrants-without-legal-statushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombian-president-orders-immigration-raids-vows-deportations-of-migrants-without-legal-status#u48654Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:15:24 +0000Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has launched an immigration crackdown involving raids to identify and deport migrants lacking legal status. The president characterized the order for immediate deportations of irregular immigrants as a political decision. This directive targets individuals without legal residency, signaling a shift toward stricter enforcement of migration laws through active police or agency interventions across the country.Why it mattersColombia has historically managed large influxes of regional migrants. This new directive marks a transition toward aggressive rem