The election of Abelardo de la Espriella as Colombia’s new president is being closely watched, particularly by Morocco, due to its potential impact on the Western Sahara dispute. His predecessor, Gustavo Petro, had quickly re-established relations with the Polisario Front, a Sahrawi separatist movement, signaling strong support. Morocco views this shift in Colombian policy with concern, as it considers Western Sahara to be an integral part of its territory. The key question now is whether de la Espriella, representing a right-leaning government, will maintain Petro’s pro-Polisario stance or revert to a more neutral position. This change in leadership could significantly alter the regional dynamics surrounding the long-standing territorial conflict. The situation is being monitored from both Bogota and Rabat, highlighting the international implications of Colombia’s foreign policy decisions.