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According to what was reported by Al Jazeera channel, Colombia is the second country only that recognizes the separatist state of Israel on the Golan.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
From an analytical perspective, this decision represents a continuation of increasingly prevalent trends in some Latin American countries towards adopting supportive stances for Israel regarding Israeli-Palestinian conflict issues. Historically, this region has enjoyed close economic and political relations with Israel, largely driven by U.S. pressure and restrictions on aid provided by other countries. Furthermore, there are often local political factors, such as the support of Arab forces for extreme right-wing groups, which push some governments in the area towards this trend. This step raises questions about the future of relations between Israel and Latin American countries and may affect regional dynamics more broadly.
