Marcos Peckel
Marcos Peckel is the director of the Confederation of Jewish Communities in Colombia. He is an outspoken advocate for the Jewish community and has been involved in addressing issues related to anti-Semitism and communal representation. Recently, he made headlines for his strong condemnation of pro-Palestinian marches in Bogotá, which coincided with the anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel, expressing that such demonstrations celebrate violence and tragedy against the Jewish people.
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Marcos Peckel documented the emotional reunion of Elkana Bohbot and his wife Rebecca.
El emotivo mensaje de Rebecca González tras la liberación de su esposo Elkana Bohbot, colombiano rehén de Hamás: 'Un verdadero reencuentro'
Colombia· 2025-10-14
Marcos Peckel is the executive director of the Confederation of Jewish Communities of Colombia who called for the restoration of diplomatic relations with Israel.
Comunidad judía en Colombia pide a Gustavo Petro que ‘restablezca relaciones diplomáticas con Israel’Colombia· 2025-10-13
Marcos Peckel, former executive director of the Confederation of Jewish Communities of Colombia, expressed the emotional significance of Elkana's reunion with his wife.
Elkana Bohbot, el colombo-israelí que volvió a la libertad en IsraelColombia· 2025-10-13Marcos Peckel expressed joy over Elkana Bohbot's release, highlighting the end of a nightmare for the family.
Presidente Gustavo Petro reacciona a liberación de Elkana Bohbot, ciudadano colombiano, secuestrado en Gaza: 'Qué florezca la felicidad'Colombia· 2025-10-13
Marcos Peckel is the director of the Confederación de Comunidades Judías de Colombia and criticized the pro-Palestinian protests.
fuerte congestión vehicular y rutas de TransMilenio afectadas tras accidente en la calle 80Colombia· 2025-10-07