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Colombia's new US-backed government cuts ties with Iran
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Colombia has cut diplomatic ties with Iran, aligning with the US and its allies in Latin America. The decision was made by President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office in August 2026. Officials accused Iran of connections to terrorist groups that threaten national security in Colombia after taking office. This decision comes after a broader shift in Colombian foreign policy under De la Espriella.

Reuters

Bogota: Colombia said Thursday it had cut diplomatic ties with Iran, the latest Washington ally in Latin America to sever links with the US arch-foe.



Colombia's new right-wing president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has redrawn Colombia's alliances since taking over from his leftist predecessor Gustavo Petro on August 7 with the full-throated endorsement of US President Donald Trump.



Before his inauguration, De la Espriella also announced plans to sever ties with authoritarian leftist regimes in Cuba and Nicaragua, though he has yet to do so.

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