Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Colombian Foreign Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Colombian Foreign Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo today in Washington, D.C. The…
Assistant Secretary Kimberly Breier to Lead U.S. Delegation to the Organization of American States G
Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Kimberly Breier will lead the U.S. delegation to the 49th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the…
ONDCP Reports Cocaine Production in Colombia is Leveling Off
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 CONTACT: 202-881-8063 Peter.D.Hoffman@ondcp.eop.gov Washington, D.C. – According to a 2018 estimate released today by the White House Office…
Statement by Secretary Pompeo On the Occasion of World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, we recognize the plight of millions of refugees who have fled their homes due to conflict and persecution, and we reaffirm…
USAID Administrator Mark Green’s Remarks at the Signing of the Development Objective Assistanc
Good afternoon everyone. It is an honor for me to join President Duque today to celebrate yet another milestone in the close partnership between our…
U.S. Embassy Statement
U.S. Embassy Statement The United States Embassy reaffirms the strong friendship and alliance between Colombia and the United States. We have supported the Colombian government…
Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Kimberly Breier Travels to Argentina and Colombia
Assistant Secretary Kimberly Breier will travel to Argentina and Colombia May 9 through 13 to strengthen regional cooperation in promoting democracy, economic prosperity, and security.…
Treasury Removes Sanctions Imposed on Former High-Ranking Venezuelan Intelligence Official After Pub
Washington – Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) removed sanctions imposed on Manuel Ricardo Cristopher Figuera (Cristopher), who last…
Statement by Secretary Pompeo on World Press Freedom Day
On World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting safety and freedom for members of the press. A free and independent media is…
Weather Alert for U.S. Citizens: Flooding and Landslides, U.S. Embassy Bogota, Colombia (April 26, 2
Location: Colombia, nationwide Event: Colombian authorities have issued landslide alerts for 10 of Colombia’s 32 administrative departments. Strong rain, electrical storms, and landslides are expected…
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Bogota (April 24, 2019)
Location: Colombia, countrywide Event: Demonstrations (called a “paro nacional,” or nationwide strike) are expected to take place throughout Colombia beginning Thursday, April 25. Students, labor…
Secretary Pompeo Visit to Cucutá, Colombia, April 14, 2019
“….We are desperately trying to get humanitarian assistance to the people of Venezuela. We are committed to helping Venezuela, the region, deny Maduro the opportunity…
United States Provides Additional Humanitarian Aid to Venezuelans Who Have Fled Their Country
Today, Vice President Pence announced that the United States is providing nearly $61 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support the regional response for the…
Demonstration Alert: PanAmerican Highway Protests (05 April 2019).
Location: Pan-American Highway, Departments of Cauca, Valle del Cauca, Huila and Caqueta, Colombia Event: Protestors have blocked parts of the Pan-American Highway since March 12,…
Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Colombian President Ivan Duque Marquez
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT April 2, 2019 Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Colombian President Ivan Duque Marquez The…
U.S. Social Security and other Federal Benefits Services Bogota, Medellin, and Barranquilla – April
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Bogota, Medellin, and Barranquilla to offer…
Servicios de Seguro Social de EE.UU. y Otros Beneficios Federales Bogotá, Medellin, y Barranquilla –
La Embajada de los Estados Unidos en Bogotá se complace en anunciar que representantes de la Unidad Regional de Beneficios Federales visitarán Bogotá, Medellin y…
Secretary’s Remarks: On the Withdrawal of U.S. Diplomatic Personnel from Venezuela
The United States will withdraw all remaining U.S. personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela this week. Like the January 24 decision to withdraw…
