US EditionUS and Colombia Sign Biometric Data-Sharing Agreement to Tackle Migration and Crime
- The U.S. And Colombia have agreed to a partnership for sharing biometric data to manage migration and combat criminal activity, as announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
- The agreement aims to enhance migratory information sharing while respecting migrants' dignity and rights.
- This partnership follows tensions over the treatment of Colombian migrants in U.S. Deportation flights and President Gustavo Petro's demands for their humane treatment.
- Noem emphasized that this cooperation will improve efficiency in addressing undocumented immigration challenges.
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The visit of the U.S. Secretary of Security to Bogotá marks a tension between Trump and Petro
The U.S. Secretary of National Security, Kristi Noem, has made every effort this Thursday to soften in public the tense relations between the governments of Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro with his visit to Bogotá, the second stop of his trip to Latin America. “We are going to help the Colombian people detect and prevent criminals and terrorists from attempting to cross their borders,” she said in brief statements from the Palace of San Carlos, t…
US, Colombia agree to share biometric data of migrants
The United States of America and Colombia have signed a memorandum of understanding, paving the way for both nations to exchange biometric data collected from migrants. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who travelled from Washington DC to Bogotá on Thursday, described the agreement as a step towards cracking down on undocumented immigration in both countries. Noem also highlighted its benefits for Colombia, a frequent destination for migr…
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