Colombia Quits Hague Group as It Opens Jerusalem Embassy, Marking Sharp Diplomatic Break
Colombia has formally opened an embassy in Jerusalem while simultaneously leaving the Hague Group, a move that underscores President Gustavo Petro’s widening split with parts of the global left and his government’s recalibration toward Israel. The decision restores a free trade arrangement with Israel and signals a major shift in Bogotá’s foreign policy at a moment of intense regional and international polarization over the Gaza war.
