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Colombian deported to Africa by U.S. says "I had never heard of Liberia"
What happened
The Trump administration ramped up its "third country" deportations last month, sending a group of migrants to the West African nation of Liberia.
Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled there to hear some of their stories.
Key facts
- Reported by CBS News and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:51:39 UTC.
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