Colombia & United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Colombia: Colombian national was shot by ICE officer; incident may affect bilateral relations.

United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement: ICE is the central agency under scrutiny for its hiring and training practices, facing reputational damage and potential operational changes.

Colombia: Colombia is the location of the crime and is prosecuting the suspects; the incident may affect its tourism reputation.

United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Participated in the investigation, reflecting U.S. federal involvement in protecting citizens abroad.

Colombia: Nationality of victim Killing of Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero.

United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Central agency involved in fatal shootings; suspended then resumed vehicle stops; faces demands for reform.

Colombia: Colombia is the home country of victim Killing of Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, but is not directly involved in the event.

United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement: ICE is at the center of the controversy; the reported policy change would reduce external scrutiny of its agents, while recent fatal shootings have drawn criticism.

Colombia: Colombia is holding presidential elections amidst a resurgence of violence and a divided political landscape.

United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement: United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has seen an alarming rise in detainee suicides, highlighting failures in care and oversight amidst increased arrests and deportations.