Colombian embassy to open in Jerusalem, Israeli FM says
Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella had promised closer ties with Israel on the campaign trail.

Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella had promised closer ties with Israel on the campaign trail.









Alex Saab pleads guilty in US court to laundering bribe and fraud proceeds linked to Venezuela’s welfare programme.
Fujimori administration is latest right-wing government to join alliance for a more aggressive approach against crime.
Secretary of State Rubio has hailed Ecuador as the US’s ‘most involved and aggressive partner’ in the anti-drug fight.
The US secretary of state visits Colombia, Ecuador and Peru in a bid to enhance cooperation with right-wing allies.
Rightward shift in Latin America comes as Washington pledges to grow influence, take militaristic approach to cartels.
More US military involvement and larger regional defence budgets mean less social spending and worse democracy outcomes.
Colombian authorities blame ELN rebel group for attack that reportedly included drones dropping explosives on compound.
Investigation says support for warring parties strengthens military capabilities, intensifies humanitarian crisis.
While the Trump administration claims it has killed ‘narcoterrorists’, families fear fishermen are among the victims.

Three families, two bombings and a hidden war: uncovering the lives behind Operation Southern Spear’s dead.