President Gustavo Petro of Colombia demands all undocumented Colombian workers in America to quit their employment right away before returning to Colombia. The Department of Social Prosperity of Colombia will grant financial credits to returnees who complete government reintegration programs according to an X (formerly Twitter) message from Petro.
The appeals emerge as Colombian air force planes delivered deportees from the United States to Bogotá during this week. The diplomatic crisis about deportation flights between Colombia and the United States prompted this latest development. Petro’s government along with U.S. diplomats established an agreement at the weekend to end the dispute while both countries previously considered implementing trade barriers and travel restrictions.
The Petro government dedicated focus to provide backup for citizens who return home since it represents a journey toward financial security and social integration. Critics dispute the recommendation for undocumented migrants to leave their U.S. jobs because it puts their welfare at risk.
The nations’ agreement has created a short-term relief of tensions but future effects of Petro’s appeal continue to remain uncertain. The repatriation process of Colombian migrants brings uncertain questions regarding successful reintegration programs and their effects on future U.S.-Colombia diplomatic relations.