President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella announced the closure of the Colombian embassy in Cuba. On Friday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro will travel to Havana to meet with his Cuban counterpart, Miguel Diaz-Canel, on an official visit just one week before the end of his four-year term. Colombian President Gustavo Petro spoke out receltly against military aggression toward Cuba in a speech at the National University in Bogotá, praising Cuba’s scientific and cultural achievements. Petro’s visit to Havana in his final days in office underscores the difference in approach between his government and his successor’s regarding foreign policy toward Cuba. #FromTheSouth News Bits | Hundreds of people marched through Mexico City to protest U.S. sanctions and energy restrictions against Cuba.