Colombia's Shift from Palestine Support to Jerusalem Embassy
Colombia has agreed to resume diplomatic relations with Israel, including the opening of an embassy in Jerusalem, after the previous government led by Gustavo Petro cut ties with Tel Aviv in 2024 and suspended coal exports in protest of the war in Gaza. This shift occurred with the rise of President Abelardo de La Esperia, who promised to strengthen cooperation with Israel in the fields of security, defense, trade, and technology. He also redefined the country’s foreign policy to bolster its relations with Israel and the United States, moving away from support for the Palestinian cause and the policies of the previous government. Additionally, Bogotá has decided to relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a move that reflects a new political stance bringing it closer to the Israeli government. This aligns with policies of some countries that have opened diplomatic missions in Jerusalem, despite the international community’s lack of recognition of the city as Israel’s capital. This development marks a shift away from supporting Palestine and indicates an increasing rapprochement with Israel. It reflects broad changes in Colombian foreign policy, as the government seeks to strengthen ties with Washington while reducing cooperation with leftist countries in Latin America.
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