Colombian President Gustavo Petro has doubled down on his support for Palestine, ordering the opening of a Colombian embassy in Ramallah—a bold diplomatic move that amplifies global debates over Palestinian statehood. Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo confirmed the decision Wednesday, calling it a \"step toward solidarity\" and predicting more nations will follow.
Latin America’s Diplomatic Shift
Colombia isn’t alone in its stance. Bolivia cut ties with Israel in October 2023, while Chile and Honduras recalled ambassadors. Petro’s government previously severed diplomatic relations with Israel in May, shuttering its Tel Aviv embassy and accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Israeli officials slammed the move as \"anti-Semitic,\" but Petro remains unwavering, even joining South Africa’s International Court of Justice case against Israel.
UN Backing & U.S. Hurdles
The UN General Assembly recently endorsed Palestine’s bid for full membership, but a U.S. veto in the Security Council looms large. Meanwhile, Israel’s military operations in Gaza have drawn global condemnation, with over 36,000 Palestinian deaths reported and 900,000 displaced from Rafah. Aid groups warn of a deepening humanitarian crisis.
As Ramallah becomes a focal point for diplomatic resistance, Petro’s gamble could spark a new chapter in international relations—one where young activists, policymakers, and diaspora communities are watching closely.
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