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Colombia Shifts Alliances, Cuts Ties with Israel and U.S.
10/1/2025
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- Petro ordered removal of diplomats from the embassy in Beijing, accusing them of sabotaging China ties.
- Colombia joined China's Belt and Road Initiative, signaling a shift from U.S. influence.
- Petro ended Colombia's free trade agreement with Israel and planned to revise U.S. deal amid Gaza tensions.
- He criticized 'pro-gringo' businessmen for prioritizing trade over life and pursued a nonaligned policy.
