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Colombia Resumes Thermal Coal Shipments to Israel Following Presidential Change
Colombia's new president Abelardo de la Espriella has reinstated thermal coal exports to Israel, reversing the 2024 ban imposed by his predecessor Gustavo Petro.
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What happened
- 01Colombia's new president reverses 2024 coal export ban to Israel.
- 02Coal shipments to Israel are expected to resume, boosting trade.
- 03Previous ban was due to Gaza conflict and ideological reasons.
- 04De la Espriella aims to reduce ideology in trade and improve economy.
- 05Colombia restores full diplomatic relations and appoints ambassadors.
- 06Embassy moved to Jerusalem; visa requirements and trade deals reinstated.
This move is part of broader efforts to restore and strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between Colombia and Israel, including embassy relocation and trade agreements.
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