Colombian deportee describes experience as 'an American nightmare'
Carlos Gomez, a Colombian man recently expelled from the United States, described his ordeal as "an American nightmare" upon returning to Bogota on January 28.
Speaking to journalists, Gomez criticised the conditions in the US migrant detention center where he was held, saying they were "worse than those of a prisoner."
Two Colombian military planes brought back around 200 deportees following a diplomatic clash between Colombia and the US over President Donald Trump’s renewed mass deportation policies.
Gomez recounted distressing experiences at the detention center, claiming, "We were in the cell, and they threw our food on the floor. That’s outrageous to me. That’s horrible." He further described the inadequate conditions, noting, "The food was horrible, and we were locked up sleeping for 10 to 12 hours with nothing else to do. We didn’t even know whether it was day or night."
The mass deportations, part of Trump's controversial immigration policy, have drawn criticism from several Latin American governments, including Colombia, Guatemala, and Mexico. Despite the recent escalation, many of the deportations stem from agreements made before Trump's return to office.
Colombia's government has condemned the treatment of its citizens and is assessing possible diplomatic responses.
