On Monday, May 26, 2025, the Colombian government announced the appointment of Jorge Iván Ospina as its first ambassador to the Palestinian territories.
This diplomatic move follows a significant shift in Colombia’s foreign policy. In May 2024, President Gustavo Petro, a leftist leader, announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Israel. He accused the Israeli government, under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, of committing « genocide » in Gaza.
A year ago, Petro also announced the opening of a Colombian embassy in Ramallah, located in the occupied West Bank.
