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The article focused on the decision of the newly elected Colombian president, Abelardo de la Espriella, to close his country's embassies in 14 countries worldwide immediately upon taking office next August. This move is part of an austerity plan that includes the dissolution of 15 consulates and the unification of diplomatic representations. As an exception to this policy, relations have been severed with the regimes of Cuba and Nicaragua due to their perceived authoritarian governance. Additionally, the plan involves reopening an embassy in Israel in Jerusalem and establishing an embassy in Nigeria to strengthen the African presence. A comprehensive review of the diplomatic network is also scheduled during the first hundred days of his presidency. These measures aim to better allocate resources toward sectors such as security, health, education, and infrastructure.
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