Colombia to close Palestine embassy, open embassy in Jerusalem

Colombian President announced Monday that the country will close the Palestinian embassy in Bogotá and open an embassy in Jerusalem.

Colombia's President announced the closure of the Palestinian embassy in Bogotá and the opening of an embassy in Jerusalem. The announcement was made on Monday.

5 developments

1. 1 hour ago · 13:37 · 27 JulLatest

   Cancels planned PA embassy; lists 14 embassies for closure.

2. 12:59 · 27 Jul

   President de la Espriella officially confirms the embassy policy shift.

3. 12:59 · 27 Jul

   Closures are for cost-saving, not diplomatic severance, excluding Cuba and Nicaragua.

• Developing2 hours ago · 12:59 · 27 JulSenior official plans to close 14 embassies, sever ties with Cuba and Nicaragua, Rozentzweig reports
• Developing11:16 · 22 JunColombia president-elect de la Espriella vows no ties with nations disrespecting democracy
• Strong22:05 · 25 JunColombia's new president announces first act: opening embassy in Jerusalem
• Developing13:31 · 19 JulColombia's incoming president announces withdrawal from ICC case against Israel

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