President Abelardo de la Espriella is also restoring a free trade agreement with Israel and has requested to leave the Hague Group to end the diplomatic isolation of the country. This pivot reverses the 2024 break in relations established by former President Gustavo Petro and makes Colombia the 10th nation to move its embassy to Jerusalem. The shift has been condemned by Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan as a violation of international law.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Story
Colombia Restores Israel Free Trade Pact in Diplomatic Shift
Geopolitics6 days ago
Thousands of students and activists marched through Bogota and other Colombian cities on Oct. 15 to protest the government's renewed diplomatic and economic alignment with Israel. The demonstrations, characterized by a large presence of Palestinian flags, occurred the day after the government inaugurated its new embassy in West Jerusalem, formally recognizing the city as Israel's capital.
Looking for more context or analysis?
Tilt chat provides reliable, tailored insights, alerts, and automations.