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The US Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and the interior minister, citing failure to control cocaine production and criminal groups, escalating tensions amid a broader diplomatic and political conflict between Petro and the US, particularly with former President Trump.
President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on all Brazilian goods amid a diplomatic dispute over Brazil's prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro related to alleged efforts to retain power through military force.
Social media posts by Maldivian officials insulting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have sparked a diplomatic feud, leading to calls for an Indian boycott of the Maldives. This has resulted in a significant drop in travel bookings from India to the Maldives, potentially costing the country millions in tourism revenue. The dispute has also brought attention to the scenic chain of islands in Lakshadweep, with some Indian travelers now considering alternative destinations. The impact of the feud on the Maldives' tourism industry and the potential for a lasting boycott remain uncertain.
Former Conservative chancellor and current British Museum chair, George Osborne, believes that Rishi Sunak's cancellation of a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, following a public plea for the return of the Elgin Marbles, may have been driven by the Tories' electoral prospects rather than the marbles issue itself. Osborne dismissed the impact of the diplomatic spat on the British Museum's discussions with Greece and expressed support for exploring an agreement where the marbles would spend time in both Athens and London.
Colombia has demanded that Israel's ambassador leave the country after President Gustavo Petro compared Israeli attacks on Gaza to Nazi persecution. Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva criticized Israel's response and called for an apology. Israel had previously halted security exports to Colombia in response to Petro's "hostile and anti-Semitic statements." The diplomatic feud escalated as Petro and the Israeli ambassador engaged in an online war of words. Colombia, a long-time ally of Israel and the United States, uses Israeli-made weapons and aircraft in its armed forces.