Changes in U.S.-Colombia Relations and Their Effects on Asylum

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The United States government recently announced that Colombia, under President Petro's administration, is no longer considered an ally in the fight against drug trafficking and terrorism.

This decision is concerning on an international level, but it could also become a key element in many asylum cases for Colombian nationals in the U.S. When a state fails to effectively combat organized crime and terrorism, it can be considered complicit with these groups, which increases the risk of persecution against the civilian population.

This opens the possibility for displaced persons and victims of threats from drug trafficking or organized crime to have stronger grounds for requesting protection in the U.S.

If you left Colombia fleeing these situations and are now in this country, you may be eligible to file an asylum application. Contact us today for personalized legal guidance on your asylum case or any other immigration matter.