Colombia severs ties with Iran, designates IRGC as terrorist group

Colombia formally severed diplomatic relations with Iran on September 19, 2024, citing alleged links between the Iranian government and international terrorist groups, specifically designating the IRGC as a terrorist entity. This move, under President Abelardo de la Espriella, aligns Colombia's foreign policy more closely with the United States and Israel, marking a significant shift in Latin American regional dynamics. While consular relations reportedly remain intact, the specific evidence supporting the narcoterrorism claims has not been detailed.