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Colombia’s Foreign Ministry has sharply criticized Ecuador for deporting hundreds of Colombian citizens without a formal transfer protocol, calling the move an “unfriendly gesture.” The dispute erupted after Quito began deporting Colombians imprisoned in Ecuadorian jails, reportedly without prior coordination.
According to Colombia, the deportations were carried out “without protocols to ensure safe and respectful transfers,” violating human rights standards. Bogotá said it lodged a formal protest through diplomatic channels and is considering possible responses.
Ecuador, however, rejected claims of mass expulsions. Its Foreign Ministry stated that deportations follow legal procedures, including individual rulings and judicial release orders. Quito added that Colombia had been notified of the process, which began July 8, and insisted that the actions align with Ecuadorian law and international standards.
Tensions intensified after Amilcar Pantoja, mayor of the Colombian border town of Ipiales, told Radio Caracol that roughly 700 Colombians were being returned across the Rumichaca International Bridge without prior notice. Images showed deportees being processed by Colombian immigration officials upon arrival.
The incident highlights growing strains between the neighboring countries over prison management and migration issues along their shared border. Colombia is urging Ecuador to adopt coordinated measures to guarantee the rights and safety of its citizens during transfers. Quito maintains it is upholding due process while enforcing its domestic laws.
The diplomatic rift comes amid broader regional concerns over migration flows and security cooperation in South America, where cross-border crime and overcrowded prisons remain major challenges. Both governments have yet to announce whether negotiations will take place to prevent further escalations.
This latest dispute underscores the fragile balance in Colombia-Ecuador relations and the urgent need for clearer bilateral protocols on deportations and prisoner transfers.
