‘Act of subordination’ to US: Cuba slams Colombia’s plan to break diplomatic ties
Cuba has condemned Colombian President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella’s decision to sever diplomatic relations with Havana after taking office, saying the planned move aligns with Washington’s longstanding policy of confrontation against the island.
Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Tuesday that “in an act of subordination to the United States’ policy of aggression, Colombia’s president-elect announces that he will sever ties with Cuba.”
The ministry also described the decision as “hostile and unfounded,” saying it reflects alignment with a US-promoted policy of division and confrontation between the two nations rather than the interests of the Colombian people.
The ministry reaffirmed Havana’s commitment to expanding relations with Colombia despite decades of US pressure and policies aimed at isolating the island.
It also highlighted its longstanding support for Colombia’s peace process, saying it has hosted several rounds of negotiations between the Colombian government and armed groups in pursuit of a political solution to the country’s internal conflict.
Havana would also continue honoring its commitments to Colombian medical students studying on the island under the 2016 peace accord signed in the Cuban capital, the ministry added.
De la Espriella, a conservative due to take office on August 7, announced on Sunday that his administration would end diplomatic ties with Cuba and Nicaragua.
He also said his government would close 14 embassies and 15 consulates, including diplomatic missions in Algeria, Haiti, Hungary, Ethiopia and South Africa to reduce costs and bolster security, while maintaining the move would not affect Colombia's diplomatic relations with those countries.
The president-elect also confirmed that Colombia will reopen its embassy in occupied al-Quds, restoring diplomatic representation with the Israeli regime after the current administration suspended relations in 2024 over the genocide in Gaza.
Under the administration of outgoing Gustavo Petro, Colombia emerged as one of the strongest critics of the US in Latin America, and repeatedly called for an end to the decades-long blockade on Cuba.
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