Washington, D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump continued his controversial military deportation flights on Monday, sending another planeload of migrants to Guatemala. This comes just a day after the United States nearly entered a trade dispute with Colombia, which refused to allow a U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft to land on its soil for deportation purposes.

The decision to send migrants back to Guatemala is part of Trump’s ongoing immigration enforcement strategy, which has faced criticism from human rights groups and international leaders. The move also highlights the growing tensions between the U.S. and Colombia, with diplomatic relations reaching a tense point as Colombia’s refusal to allow the military flight to land could have sparked a broader trade conflict.

Despite the backlash, the Trump administration is pressing forward with its deportation efforts, reinforcing its commitment to curbing illegal immigration. The situation in Colombia is being closely monitored, as the refusal to cooperate could have significant implications for trade and security cooperation between the two nations.

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