AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDiplomatic Shift: Colombia opened an embassy in Jerusalem, restoring ties and free trade with Israel, and withdrew from the Hague Group. The move drew condemnations from Palestinian and Arab governments and sparked protests at home. Protests and Policing: Thousands rallied against President Abelardo de la Espriella’s government as he signed a decree expanding police powers to disperse street blockades; critics say it threatens the right to protest. Cauca Crash: A bus bound for Peru crashed on the Pan-American Highway, killing at least four people and injuring 56. Security Concerns: The escape of 41 detainees from a Santa Marta facility has raised fresh questions about the government’s security strategy. Separately, 600 U.S. soldiers are being deployed to the region, with training planned in Colombia, Panama and Honduras.
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