Colombian President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has announced a sweeping overhaul of the country's foreign policy that includes closing Colombia's embassies in Cuba and Nicaragua, restoring diplomatic relations with the United States and Israel, and reassessing Bogotá's engagement with leftist governments across the region.
The announcement, made by Foreign Minister-designate Omar Bula Escobar ahead of the Aug. 7 inauguration, marks one of the sharpest breaks with the foreign policy pursued by outgoing President Gustavo Petro and signals that Colombia is positioning itself as one of Washington's closest allies in Latin America.
