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De la Espriella vows to mend Colombia's relations with Israel and the US

De la Espriella vows to mend Colombia's relations with Israel and the US

24 Haziran 2026Al Jazeera
  • De la Espriella, Colombia's newly elected far-right president, has committed to restoring relations with Israel and the United States, which had been strained during Gustavo Petro's administration. His pledge signals a shift in foreign policy that may align Colombia more closely with right-wing governments in the re…
  • This move is expected to influence Colombia's diplomatic and economic strategies moving forward.
  • Under Gustavo Petro, Colombia's foreign policy took a more progressive turn, focusing on human rights and regional cooperation. The tensions with Israel were particularly pronounced, as Petro criticized its policies towards Palestinians.
  • De la Espriella's promise to mend relations with Israel and the US could reshape Colombia's geopolitical landscape. By aligning with these nations, he may seek to bolster security cooperation and attract investment, but this shift could also alienate left-leaning factions within Colombia and complicate relations wit…
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