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The incoming president of Colombia plans to close 14 embassies and end diplomatic ties with Cuba and Nicaragua as part of a major foreign policy shift.

Colombia is preparing for a significant change in its foreign policy as the newly elected president has announced intentions to close 14 embassies, including those in Cuba and Nicaragua, effectively ending diplomatic relations with these countries. This decision comes ahead of the president’s inauguration and reflects a marked shift from the previous government’s approach.