Things got tense last weekend when Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, made a bold move that set off a diplomatic storm. He turned away two U.S. military planes carrying deportees, a decision that left even his closest allies surprised and President Trump fuming.

The incident quickly escalated into a full-blown crisis, threatening to strain relations between the two countries. Petro’s unexpected stance caught everyone off guard, including former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe, who stepped in to help smooth things over with Washington.

After hours of intense backroom talks, both sides managed to find a way forward. The Colombian government agreed to allow deportation flights, including military planes, to resume. Colombia’s ambassador to the U.S., Daniel García-Peña, called it proof that diplomacy can still resolve even the toughest disputes.

While the immediate crisis has been defused, the episode highlights just how sensitive the issue of deportations has become. With U.S.-Colombia relations on shaky ground, it’s unclear what the future holds for these two nations. One thing’s for sure: this story isn’t over yet.