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Colombia Bans Coal Exports to Israel over Genocide

HeadlineAug 19, 2024

In Colombia, President Gustavo Petro has banned coal exports to Israel. Explaining his move, Gustavo Petro posted on X, “Colombian coal is used to make bombs to kill Palestinian children.” Colombia had been the largest supplier of coal to Israel.

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