Colombian President Reverses Ban, Resumes Coal Exports to Israel
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has overturned the previous administration's decision to halt thermal coal exports to Israel. The ban was initially imposed by former President Gustavo Petro in 2024 amid the Gaza conflict and Colombia's political stance towards Israel. De la Espriella criticized the earlier move as an ideological decision that harmed Colombia's economy, employment, and state revenues. He emphasized that resuming coal shipments to Israel aims to end past ideological vetoes and restrictions, which he said undermined Colombia's economic stability, legal certainty, and international trust.
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