Colombia President-elect de la Espriella to close 14 embassies including Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua

President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella announced a major restructuring of Colombia's diplomatic network, citing the closure of 14 embassies effective after his August 7 inauguration. The move signals a significant shift in regional foreign policy, though the full list of affected missions and the strategic rationale for these specific closures remain to be detailed.