The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen ; the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz ; and the French President, Emmanuel Macron , will not attend the IV Summit between the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), scheduled for this Sunday in Santa Marta. In the first two cases, spokespersons said the absence was due to scheduling conflicts and the limited participation of other heads of state and government. As for Macron, sources at the Élysée Palace quoted by EFE said that his visit to Colombia was “not planned,” without offering further details.

“At a time of geopolitical challenges and divisions, the upcoming summit confirms the importance and momentum of relations between the EU and CELAC,” sources from the EU executive told

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