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1. Colombian President Gustavo Petro announces a break in diplomatic relations with Israel over its actions in the Gaza Strip.
   2024-05-01 19:45:27 (First version)
2. President Gustavo Petro announces that Colombia will break diplomatic relations with Israel over its actions in Gaza.
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