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New Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella Starts Crackdown on Illegal Immigration
The new leader says he will start raids and deport people who do not have the right legal papers to stay in Colombia.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella speaking at a government event.
By John Doe
Reporting from Colombia 
Aug. 26, 2026, 7:49 a.m. - 21 hours ago
Colombia has a new president, Abelardo de la Espriella. He has wasted no time making big changes. He just announced a major crackdown on people living in the country without legal permission.
Here is what you need to know:
The president has ordered immigration raids. This means officials will be looking for people who are in the country illegally. He says anyone found without the right legal papers will be deported. Deportation means the government will send them back to their home countries.
Mr. de la Espriella called this a "political decision." He believes this move is necessary for the country.
Many news outlets, including The Guardian and AP News, have reported on the order. The government is expected to begin these operations immediately. This will likely have a big impact on many migrants currently living in Colombia.
We will keep watching this story as more details come out about how these raids will work and how many people will be affected.
Source: The Guardian
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