Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday offered to use his presidential plane to repatriate migrants returning from the United States, following a stern warning from President Donald Trump.
The move comes after President Trump attacked the Central American country in retaliation in response to Petro's refusal to accept deportation flights. The Colombian government said in a statement translated from Spanish that the plane would help facilitate a “dignified return.”
“The Colombian government, under the direction of President Gustavo Petro, has arranged a presidential plane to facilitate the dignified return of our compatriots, who were due to arrive in Colombia this morning from a deportation flight.” It's in the statement. .
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President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Colombian President Gustavo Petro over the weekend. (Getty Images)
“This measure responds to the government's commitment to guaranteeing decent conditions.”
Fox News Digital's Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.
