AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoForeign Policy: Colombia is set to open an embassy in Jerusalem next Wednesday, deepening President Abelardo De la Espriella’s promised ties with Israel and reversing the previous government’s break in relations. Civil Liberties: Opposition leader Iván Cepeda says De la Espriella’s draft counterterrorism law could criminalize protest and political opposition; international groups also warn of escalating intimidation against environmental defenders protecting the Santurbán páramo. Fiscal Crisis: Colombia is seeking an estimated $8 billion to $20 billion from the IMF, but steep deficits could make it difficult to meet conditions for a lending deal. Haiti Case: De la Espriella has ordered state-funded legal support for 17 former soldiers facing U.S. prosecution over the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, a sharp shift from his predecessor’s stance. Peace Accord: The former FARC party has lost legal status after failing to win enough support in congressional elections, as the transitional justice tribunal faces budget pressure and a deadline.
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