Event Brief
Colombia president orders immigration crackdown
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 24, 2026 at 9:11 PM ET
Summary: Colombia’s far-right president Abelardo de la Espriella announced a crackdown on immigrants, directing authorities to detain and deport people in the country irregularly or who have committed crimes. He said operations to “track down illegal immigrants” should begin this week as the country continues dealing with the earthquake aftermath.
WHO: Abelardo de la Espriella
WHAT: Announced an immigration crackdown ordering detention and deportation of irregular immigrants and those who committed crimes.
WHEN: Aug 23, 2026
WHERE: Colombia
WHY: To respond to irregular immigration and criminal activity by ordering authorities to detain and deport people in the country illegally or who have committed crimes.
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