Colombia
Israeli technology could halt Colombia's drug traffickers as relations improve between the nations
Abelardo de la Espriella aims to restore diplomatic ties, pursue an embassy in Jerusalem, and reverse Colombia’s position at the International Court of Justice.
Vivian Aisen appointed new ambassador to Colombia as Israel strengthens ties with Latin America
Nauru decides to open embassy in Jerusalem, becomes 10th country with embassy in Israel's capital
Colombia withdraws from ICC case against Israel, promises new embassy in Jerusalem
New Colombian and Slovenian governments flip Israel policy, to move their embassies to Jerusalem
Within one month of each other, leftist, pro-Palestine governments in both countries were voted out and replaced by right-wing leaders who vowed to restore full diplomatic relations with Israel.
Israel works to restore diplomatic ties with Colombia, new embassy to be established in Jerusalem
The proposed embassy would represent a significant upgrade in relations and mark formal Colombian recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
US sentences alleged cousin of Bashar Assad to prison for role in narco-terrorism conspiracy
Kassis, 59, is a Lebanon-based drug trafficker who used his connections in Syria to traffic both cocaine and weapons. He laundered his earnings through associates in Colombia.
Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries back Isaac Accords, Jerusalem embassy move
According to organizers, participating countries included Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama.
Rig explosion in Venezuela leaves at least 17 workers wounded, evacuated to Colombia
The wounded were taken to neighboring Colombia for medical treatment as the cause of the blast remains unclear.
Chile, Colombia, Peru go conservative: What’s next for Latin America? - analysis
As Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru move right, analysts say voters are punishing insecurity and failed governments, while Brazil remains the region’s decisive test.
Starmer resignation, Colombia controversy, World Cup row ignite political tensions
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Trump administration forces Colombian president to cancel planned meeting with Mamdani - report
The two leaders had intended to conduct a private meeting followed by a public event discussing Western democracy, one source told The Washington Post, during Petro's visit to the US.
Heil Hitler? Petro links Israel to ‘Nazi’ tactics in Latin America
Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused Israel and the US of bringing political manipulation from “free Palestine” to “free Latin America,” drawing a sharp rebuke from Israeli Ambassador to the UN.
At least two killed, 37 injured after monster truck crashes into crowd in Popayan, Colombia
Videos on social media showed a large monster truck clearing an obstacle but failing to brake in time, causing the vehicle to veer off to the side and plow into spectators.
