Colombia to Open Embassy in Ramallah, Severing Ties with Israel

President Gustavo Petro's administration shifts diplomatic stance, recognizing Palestine and criticizing Israeli actions in Gaza.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro orders the establishment of an embassy in Ramallah, replacing the closed embassy in Tel Aviv.
This move follows Petro's decision to cut all diplomatic ties with Israel earlier in May.
Petro has been a vocal critic of Israel, accusing it of genocide and supporting Palestine's recognition at the UN.
Former President Juan Manuel Santos initially recognized Palestine as a state in 2018.
Other Latin American countries, including Bolivia and Chile, have also cut ties with Israel.