The decision by Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights sparked a sharp diplomatic crisis between Bogotá and a n

The decision by Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights sparked a sharp diplomatic crisis between Bogotá and a number of Arab countries. Link Colombia sees criticism from Arab states after recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights Spanish media have already described the move as a "diplomatic crisis with Arab countries," while Colombian media have reported extensively on the wave of condemnations.