Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar begins a diplomatic trip to Ecuador and Colombia to deepen Israel’s relations with countries in Latin America, according to both outlets. In Ecuador, he holds meetings with officials as part of efforts to expand cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties. Free Malaysia Today adds that Sa’ar is the first Israeli foreign minister to visit Ecuador in 44 years. In Colombia, the trip shifts to engagement with the incoming political leadership, with Sa’ar scheduled to attend the inauguration on Friday of Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella. The outlets present the visit as part of broader diplomatic engagement with Latin American states rather than focusing on specific policy announcements. Overall, the reported agenda centers on official meetings in both countries and the inauguration-related events in Colombia, reflecting an effort to maintain and grow Israel’s diplomatic and political connections in the region.