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Tania Gilinski sworn in as Colombia's ambassador to Israel
Colombia has appointed Tania Gilinski as its new ambassador to Israel, marking a renewed effort to strengthen bilateral relations. The swearing-in ceremony was led by Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar. Gilinski, a businesswoman with experience in media and technology, will focus on cooperation in security, intelligence, cybersecurity, and trade. This move follows Colombia's decision to restore full diplomatic ties with Israel after a period of strained relations. Her background includes work at Apple and Procter & Gamble, and she holds degrees from Stanford University and Wellesley College.

Updated Oct 3, 2026 First reported Oct 2, 2026