Colombia First? Bogotá’s New Foreign Policy Brings Country Closer to Trump and Israel

Just days after taking office, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella and his foreign minister announced two major diplomatic decisions: Colombia recognized Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara and became the second country in the world, after the United States, to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

The moves represent a dramatic break with former President Gustavo Petro’s foreign policy, which strengthened ties with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and adopted a sharply critical position toward Israel.

But Colombia is not simply breaking with Petro. A bigger question is emerging:

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