Updated March 25, 2026 Military Overreach
Major Abuse of Power Reported record
Colombia Deportation Standoff: Economic Coercion via Tariff Threats
The US threatened Colombia with 25-50% tariffs, visa bans, and customs inspections to coerce acceptance of military deportation flights. Colombia capitulated within hours, establishing a precedent for …
- Trump announced 25% tariffs on all Colombian goods (escalating to 50% within one week), a travel ban, visa revocations for government …
- Colombian President Petro's objection was specifically to the use of military aircraft for deportation flights, arguing it treated migrants …