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August 19, 2024

Colombia Bans Coal Exports to Israel over Genocide
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In Colombia, President Gustavo Petro has banned coal exports to Israel.
Explaining his move, Gustavo Petro posted on X, "Colombian coal is used
to make bombs to kill Palestinian children." Colombia had been the
largest supplier of coal to Israel.


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