Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem, restores Israel free trade deal

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Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the 10th government to do so, as new President Abelardo De La Espriella reversed his predecessor's break with Israel and restored a free trade deal. The move aligns Colombia more closely with the US and Israel and marks a sharp shift from the previous government's criticism of Israel over the Gaza war.

Why it matters：The embassy move realigns a major Latin American country with the US and Israel, deepening divisions over Jerusalem's status.

Key points

  • Colombia is the 10th government to open an embassy in Jerusalem.
  • It restored a free trade deal with Israel.
  • The move reverses the previous government's break.

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