Colombia
Rescue teams race clock in Colombia as earthquake death toll nears 300
Around 290 people have died, with 140 more missing and nearly 4,000 more injured, according to official estimates. More than two-thirds of the deaths were concentrated in Cali and Pereira.
Israeli aid delegation begins work in Colombia following deadly earthquake
Israeli aid delegation arrives in Colombia to assist with post-quake rescue operations
Race to reach trapped survivor offers hope in Colombia quake zone
Sa’ar visits Ecuador, Colombia to strengthen Israel-Latin America ties
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar began a diplomatic visit on Wednesday to Ecuador and Colombia, where he will hold meetings aimed at strengthening Israel's relations across Latin America.
Israeli technology could halt Colombia's drug traffickers as relations improve between the nations
Abelardo de la Espriella aims to restore diplomatic ties, pursue an embassy in Jerusalem, and reverse Colombia’s position at the International Court of Justice.
Vivian Aisen appointed new ambassador to Colombia as Israel strengthens ties with Latin America
The appointment is part of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s efforts to renew and restore relations between Israel and Colombia amid warming ties between Israel and Latin American countries.
Nauru decides to open embassy in Jerusalem, becomes 10th country with embassy in Israel's capital
The decision came after Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar reached an understanding with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs, trade and justice minister.
Colombia withdraws from ICC case against Israel, promises new embassy in Jerusalem
The announcement, made by incoming Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriell, said that Colombia aims to restore the "historic ties with Israel," following the government of Gustavo Petro.
New Colombian and Slovenian governments flip Israel policy, to move their embassies to Jerusalem
Within one month of each other, leftist, pro-Palestine governments in both countries were voted out and replaced by right-wing leaders who vowed to restore full diplomatic relations with Israel.
Israel works to restore diplomatic ties with Colombia, new embassy to be established in Jerusalem
The proposed embassy would represent a significant upgrade in relations and mark formal Colombian recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
US sentences alleged cousin of Bashar Assad to prison for role in narco-terrorism conspiracy
Kassis, 59, is a Lebanon-based drug trafficker who used his connections in Syria to traffic both cocaine and weapons. He laundered his earnings through associates in Colombia.
Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries back Isaac Accords, Jerusalem embassy move
According to organizers, participating countries included Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama.
Rig explosion in Venezuela leaves at least 17 workers wounded, evacuated to Colombia
The wounded were taken to neighboring Colombia for medical treatment as the cause of the blast remains unclear.
