Colombia’s newly elected far-right government has recognised Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, beginning its presidency with a raft of decisions that align Bogota with the foreign policy priorities of Israel and the United States. Morocco has controlled most of Western Sahara since Spain withdrew from the territory in 1975. US President Donald Trump recognised Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara in 2020 in exchange for Rabat establishing formal relations with Israel. Colombia recognises Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights Read More »His government’s first foreign policy decisions have seemingly placed Israeli and US interests at the centre. On Monday, as rescuers searched through rubble after Colombia’s deadliest earthquake in more than a decade, Bogota recognised Israel’s annexation of the occupied Syrian Golan Heights.