{
  "id": 3230268,
  "title": "Colombia lifts coal export ban on Israel imposed over Gaza genocide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/colombia-lifts-coal-export-ban-on-israel-imposed-over-gaza-genocide",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T08:35:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/colombia-lifts-coal-export-ban-israel-imposed-over-gaza-genocide"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colombia's newly appointed right-wing government has lifted the coal export ban on Israel, reversing an embargo set by former President Gustavo Petro to prevent the use of Colombian resources in funding Israel's Gaza genocide. Trade Minister Mauricio Gomez Amin confirmed this decision in a video alongside President Abelardo de la Espriella, who displayed the relevant document. Gomez Amin noted, \"We have the decree that authorises the export of coal.\" However, the government has not disclosed the decree's number, the date it was published in the Official Gazette, or the specific conditions exporters must fulfill. It is also uncertain when coal shipments will recommence. Former President Petro had severed diplomatic ties with Israel in May 2024, following the Israeli assault on Gaza. His administration had restricted thermal coal exports in August of that year.",
  "summary": "Colombia lifts coal export ban on Israel imposed over Gaza genocide Colombia’s new right-wing government has authorised coal exports to Israel , overturning an embargo imposed by former President Gustavo Petro to prevent Colombian resources from fuelling Israel’s genocide in Gaza . Trade Minister Mauricio Gomez Amin announced the decision on Friday in a video alongside President Abelardo de la…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}