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Petro Orders All Colombian Coal Exports to Israel Halted
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the National Navy to intercept and block all coal shipments to Israel, intensifying his stance against Israel's military actions in Gaza.
- Petro condemned internal officials for continuing coal exports, stating, 'Not a single ton of coal should leave Colombia for Israel.'
- He has called for urgent consultations with coal unions and indigenous communities, particularly the Wayúu, affected by mining.
- Petro has criticized Israel's actions in Gaza and declared a commitment to cease coal exports until 'the genocide is stopped.
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einnews.comPetro orders all Colombian coal exports to Israel halted
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the National Navy to intercept and stop any ships carrying coal bound for Israel in response to what he considers to be a genocide in Gaza. Coal exports to Israel had been banned by decree in August 2024, except for pre-existing contracts. However, some government officials apparently disregarded that order.
Colombia blocks coal exports to Israel over Gaza genocide
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic retaliation against Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday ordered his country’s Navy to intercept and block any shipments of coal destined for Israel, despite ongoing exports by multinational companies under previous contracts. The directive—announced by Petro in his role as Commander-in-Chief—marks the […]
Petro pushes sanctions against Israel for genocide in Gaza, breaks relations and proposes legal and military actions with The Hague Group The article Petro stands up to Israel and arms a group to stop the genocide in Gaza was originally published in Las2orillas. Copyrights Las2orillas.co
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