- Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has vowed to deport thousands of migrants without residency permits—mainly Venezuelans—and ordered immigration raids as part of a crime‑reduction push.
- Colombia hosts about 2.8 million Venezuelans (the world’s largest Venezuelan diaspora); roughly 2.3 million had temporary permits from a 2021 regularization program, so the move marks a major policy reversal.
- Migrant advocates warn the announcement could close doors to people fleeing crisis and note foreigners don’t commit crimes at higher rates; Migración Colombia says it will wait for a new director before enforcing changes.
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