Much of the criticism from lawmakers was directed at Colombian President Gustavo Petro, the country’s leftist leader elected in 2022.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday he will break diplomatic relations with Israel over its actions in Gaza.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro says his government will break diplomatic relations with Israel effective Thursday in the latest escalation of tensions between both countries over the Israel-Hamas war.

Colombia has become the latest Latin American country to announce that it will break diplomatic relations with Israel over its military campaign in Gaza, but the repercussions

Colombia announced the nation cut ties with Israel, confusing many on the internet who thought Columbia University divested after student protests.

Colombia has ended diplomatic relations with Israel despite its military relying on Israeli equipment. It is unclear how the end of relations will affect trade between the countries.

In a significant geopolitical shift, Colombia has joined the ranks of Bolivia and Belize in severing diplomatic relations with Israel, citing allegations of genocide during the ongoing war in Gaza.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has described Israel's actions in Gaza as "genocide" and announced his government would end diplomatic relations with Israel effective Thursday.