# Colombia opens Jerusalem embassy and restores free trade with Israel

https://mins.news/en/item/99712

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-14 12:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/14/colombia-opens-embassy-in-jerusalem-and-restores-free-trade-with-israel?traffic_source=rss

> Colombia has opened an embassy in West Jerusalem under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella. He is reversing his predecessor’s break with Israel by restoring a free trade agreement as well.

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