The announcement, made by incoming Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriell, said that Colombia aims to restore the "historic ties with Israel," following the government of Gustavo Petro.

The proposed embassy would represent a significant upgrade in relations and mark formal Colombian recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

BOGOTÁ (AP) — El presidente electo Abelardo de la Espriella anunció el jueves que en su gobierno retirará la intervención de Colombia en el caso promovido por Sudáfrica contra…