26 people were detained, including five children with Interpol abduction notices. Cult survivors have previously reported kidnapping and forced marriages of minors with adult men. Officials said the sect arrived in Colombia in October, in search of a rural property to set up a compound
The decision follows the detention of two Colombian activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla, but also signals a broader shift in Bogota's foreign policy. President Petro has increasingly aligned Colombia with pro-Palestinian positions, drawing criticism from Israel and concern within his own cabinet
Colombia would be better served by leadership that embraces and safeguards its Jewish community, rather than one that contributes to antisemitism both within its borders and around the globe.
Israel's Defense Ministry actively supported NSO's sale of the spyware in return to millions in cash, flown to Israel on private jet, but Colombian authorities deny buying it. Colombia severed diplomatic relations with Israel, which may make it difficult for them to obtain legal assistance from Israel
Israel's Defense Ministry actively supported NSO's sale of spyware in exchange for millions in cash, flown to Israel by private jet, but Colombian authorities deny purchasing it. Colombia has severed diplomatic relations with Israel, which may complicate their ability to obtain legal assistance from Israel