Colombia's president-elect to close embassies in three European countries in diplomatic overhaul

Euronews reports that Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella will close embassies in three European countries as part of a diplomatic overhaul. The broader plan includes shutting down fourteen additional embassies and fifteen consulates, plus cutting diplomatic relations with Cuba and Nicaragua—moves aimed at reducing costs and bolstering security. De la Espriella will be sworn in on August seventh in Cali.

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