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Trump’s Aid Freeze Is Undermining His Immigration Policy
- President Donald Trump's aid freeze in January 2025 halted nearly $1 billion in U.S. Support to Colombia, affecting Venezuelan migrant services there.
- This freeze followed Trump's objective to reduce federal spending and curb migration, triggering delays in migrant permit processing and NGO staffing cuts.
- Colombia, which hosts about 2.8 million Venezuelan migrants and relies heavily on U.S. Aid for humanitarian programs, saw migration officials laid off and registration centers close.
- The suspension of aid led Colombian President Gustavo Petro to refuse accepting foreign assistance with conditions, stating that agreeing to terms for ongoing support does not constitute genuine aid, highlighting underlying tensions.
- Experts warn that funding cuts may increase migration pressures by undermining integration efforts, risking renewed Venezuelan departures toward the U.S. Border.
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