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Planned Demonstrations in Bogota

24 February, 2021 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

Location: Bogotá Event: The U.S. Embassy has received reports of planned protests scheduled in Bogota for Wednesday, February 24, 2020 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in front of…

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Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of the Quito Process

23 February, 2021 | News, Press Releases

The Group of Friends of the Quito Process commends the decision of the Government of Colombia to offer Temporary Protection Status to Venezuelan migrants and…

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New Police Base Inaugurated in Calamar, Guaviare

19 February, 2021 | News, Press Releases

On February 18, Director of the Colombian National Police (CNP), MG. Jorge Luis Vargas Valencia, and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement’s (INL)…

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Alert: Demonstrations on Monday, February 15, 2021

17 February, 2021 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

The U.S. Embassy is aware of ongoing demonstrations at various locations throughout Bogotá, including near Calle 13 and Carrera 90 (Fontibon parqueadero El Platon) as…

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Statement by Ambassador Philip S. Goldberg Press Conference with President Ivan Duque and UNHCR High...

8 February, 2021 | Ambassador, News, Press Releases

Good afternoon Mr. President, High Commissioner, Ministers, my fellow Ambassadors, and fellow members of the audience today. It is a privilege to be here with…

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Colombian Foreign Minister Blum

29 January, 2021 | News

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 29, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with…

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Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken On the Death of Colombian Defense Minister Trujillo

27 January, 2021 | News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State

On behalf of the Department of State, I offer my condolences to the people and government of Colombia on the death of Minister of Defense…

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Statement by Ambassador Philip S. Goldberg

26 January, 2021 | Ambassador, Press Releases

With the passing of Carlos Holmes Trujillo, Colombia has lost a great patriot, leader, and statesman. The United States has lost a close friend and…

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Health Alert: Extension of Bogota Health Measures

22 January, 2021 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

Location: Bogotá, Colombia Event: Extension of Bogotá Public Health Measures The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Colombia and in other…

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Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

20 January, 2021 | News, President of the United States, Speeches

The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and…

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Health Alert: COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Air Travel

19 January, 2021 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services

Location: Bogotá, Colombia  Event: COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Air Travel  The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Colombia and in…

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Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs

19 January, 2021 | Alert, Consular Affairs

Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent…

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Health Alert: Message for U.S. Citizens: Updated Bogota Health Measures

15 January, 2021 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

Location: Bogotá, Colombia Event: Updated Bogota Public Health Measures The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Colombia and in other…

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Security Alert: Grenade Attack in Barranquilla

13 January, 2021 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

Location: Barranquilla, Colombia Event: Grenade Attack in Downtown Area A grenade exploded in downtown Barranquilla, on Calle 44 between Carreras 40 and 41, around noon today Tuesday,…

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Travel Advisory: UPDATED: Changes in Inbound Travel Policy and Other Public Health Measures

8 January, 2021 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

Location: Bogotá, Colombia Event: UPDATED: Changes in Inbound Travel Policy and Other Public Health Measures The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to…

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Statement by Ambassador Philip S. Goldberg

7 January, 2021 | Ambassador, News, Press Releases

At 3:41 this morning, the United States Congress completed its count of the Electoral College votes in accordance with the Constitution, and affirmed the democratic election of Joseph R. Biden as…

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Changes to Inbound Travel Requirements and Other Public Health Measures

5 January, 2021 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

Location: Bogotá, Colombia Event: Changes to Inbound Travel Requirements and Other Public Health Measures The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due…

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Alert: Reintroduction of Pico y Cédula Policy

28 December, 2020 | Alert

Location: Bogotá, Colombia Event: Reintroduction of Pico y Cédula Policy Citing high municipal rates of COVID-19 transmission and infection, the mayor of Bogotá has reinstated…

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