Colombia Launches First Migrant Return Operations in Cúcuta Under New President

Colombian authorities initiated their first migratory operation in Cúcuta, a border city with Venezuela, to identify and return irregular migrants, marking a policy shift under President Abelardo de la Espriella. The operation, led by the Secretariat of Citizen Security with police support, signals a more assertive enforcement stance. This is a notable change from previous policies, though the scale and impact remain unclear.