Colombia rapidly rebuilds ties with Israel under new president

🔄 President Abelardo de la Espriella moves to reopen Colombia’s embassy in Jerusalem, recognizes Israeli sovereignty over occupied Golan Heights and revives trade, security ties within days of taking office

🗣 Experts tell Anadolu ideological affinity, closer alignment with Washington and security cooperation against drug trafficking, armed groups are key drivers of Bogota’s shift

📌 Former Colombian diplomat Arlene Beth Tickner says Golan recognition is an ‘open disavowal’ of international law and warns it could cause ‘tremendous damage for Colombia and Colombian interests’

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