Colombian President Gustavo Petro severed diplomatic ties with Israel over criticism of its actions in Gaza, though he later pledged to restore relations.

The entities involved

• Gustavo Petro →

  34th President of Colombia since 2022

  • The Colombian government filed a surrender law bill, aiming to end the Total Peace policy, with Nicolás Barguil presiding over the Chamber report approval.Tue 21:50
  • Trump administration is pursuing concrete actions against Nicolás Maduro, including targeting vessels and directing operations to capture him, while also welcoming Gustavo Petro.Mon 12:22
• Colombia →

  country in South America

  • Alicorp acquired Flora Food Group's Latin American businesses, with the Cali plant set to supply Ecuador and other nations.09:50
  • Exploration efforts are underway for the GAM porphyry cluster, involving Royal Road Minerals in Colombia, specifically targeting the area of Caldas.08:26

Related events

• Petro criticized Israel over human rights abuses, while de la Espriella pledged to restore ties with Israel, marking a shift in Colombian foreign policy.Jun 25
• The President-elect is navigating the aftermath of the election, facing strategic divergence from the US and needing to restore diplomatic ties with Israel.Jul 5
• Abelardo de la Espriella defeated Gustavo Petro in the Colombian election, leading to a restoration of ties with Israel, while Hamas carried out a massacre against Israel.Oct 15
• Colombia opens its embassy in Jerusalem and aligns its foreign policy with Donald Trump's stance.Oct 16
• Gustavo Petro promises to abolish the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) system in Colombia.Jun 18