UK Reinstates Visas for Colombians Amid Surge in Asylum Claims, in El Cafecito #10 del 26/11/2024

Exploring the complex intersections of migration, policy, and global trends in Latin America. By Prof. Nicolas Forsans

The United Kingdom has abruptly ended visa-free travel for Colombian nationals, a policy reinstated to curb an "absurd" spike in asylum claims that rose from six in 2021 to nearly 1,000 this year. This shift, effective "from 3pm today," underscores growing tensions over migration from the Global South to Western nations grappling with immigration pressures, public backlash, and strained resources. While the Colombian government decries the abuse of asylum frameworks, the UK's move signals a broader trend: tightening migration policies amidst a global rise in asylum seekers. What does this mean for Colombia, its migrants, and the UK's immigration landscape?

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