INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Colombia has stopped sending coal to Israel, creating a major energy problem for the Israeli power sector
Israel meets international court demands related to the Gaza conflict
electricity needs.In 2023, Colombia earned $450 million from this trade
The decision came soon after both countries broke off diplomatic ties in early 2024
Colombian officials say the goal is to use trade policy to uphold international law and protest current events in Gaza.The government is
offering some support to Colombian coal producers hit by the sudden loss of the Israeli market, but it expects the ban to last until Israel
fracking operations.Colombia Cuts Off Coal Exports to Israel, Disrupting Key Energy Supply
The government wants this money invested in renewable energy projects instead of fossil fuels.This has made some investors anxious due to
Colombia is also reassessing its foreign policy, especially military relationships like its previous partnership with NATO.In 2024, Colombia
appointed its first ambassador to Palestine, signaling a new direction for its diplomatic efforts
These steps highlight how Colombia is now using its economic power, rather than just words, to influence global events and support its
international priorities.Every fact in this article comes directly from government data, official decrees, and public company accounts
All information is verified and nothing here is based on opinion or speculation.
