Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State November 24, 2021 On behalf of the people and Government of the United States, I congratulate Colombia on the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Peace Accord. Colombia’s 2016 Peace Accord ended five decades of conflict with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and represents the path to lasting peace. The United States has a …
Read More» The text of the following Joint Statement was released by the Governments of Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Suriname, and the United States on the occasion of the regional Migration Ministerial co-hosted by the United States and Colombia in Bogotá, Colombia on …
Read More» In the context of the Ninth U.S.-Colombia High Level Dialogue Highlighting the friendship and cooperation that unite the Republic of Colombia and the United States of America, Conscious that the strengthening of democracy, rule of law, respect for human rights, the protection of the environment, and sustainable development advance the well-being of our citizens, the …
Read More» Thank you, President Duque. We are deeply grateful for your generous announcement that underscores the compassion of the Colombian people toward those in need. Colombia is a great friend of the United States, and we are thankful to you for answering the call to provide humanitarian support to those Afghan citizens who worked with us …
Read More» The Embassy of the United States of America in Bogota, Colombia, announces the donation by the U.S. Government of 3.5 million doses of the Moderna vaccine to the government of Colombia as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s worldwide efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The donated vaccines will arrive in Bogota on July 25, and …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 19, 2021 On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send best wishes to the people of Colombia as you celebrate your Independence Day on July 20. On this historic day, I take the opportunity to reaffirm the enduring partnership our two countries have maintained for …
Read More» Medical personnel belonging to Joint Task Force Bravo of the U.S. Southern Command together with the authorities of San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina, conducted medical and humanitarian care led by the Government of Colombia through the Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces, Ministry of Health, Social Protection, Police and the local government, on the …
Read More» President Joseph R. Biden Jr. spoke today with President Ivan Duque of Colombia to express U.S. support following the attack on the Colombian presidential helicopter last Friday. The President reaffirmed the enduring partnership between the United States and Colombia, and pledged support for Colombia’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic by donating 2.5 million vaccines. …
Read More» The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Colombian Vice President and Foreign Minister-Designate Marta Lucía Ramírez today at the Department of State. The Secretary reaffirmed the enduring partnership our two countries have maintained for decades, based on a commitment to democracy, the security of our people, …
Read More» Fondo Acción was created in 2000 as a financial facilitation mechanism and became the administrator for the first debt-for-nature agreement signed between the U.S. and Colombian governments. This agreement was first theorized in 1990 when U.S. President George Bush indicated the importance of bolstering environmental policies in the hemisphere and raised the possibility of creating such a …
Read More» The United States Embassy in Bogota is proud to announce a donation of isothermal transport kits so that the Ministry of Health can safely transport COVID-19 vaccines to the population of Colombia. The United States Ambassador to Colombia, Philip Goldberg, referred to this donation as “a sign of cooperation and solidarity between the United States …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador to Colombia Philip S. Goldberg announced today a ten-fold increase in humanitarian assistance in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Iota. “The people of the United States stand in solidarity with the Colombian people to save lives, rebuild, and support the recovery of San Andres and Providencia,” said Ambassador Goldberg. “For more …
Read More» The United States Ambassador to Colombia, Philip S. Goldberg, today announced that the U.S. will provide US $100,000 to respond to the request for humanitarian assistance made by the Government of Colombia. These funds will support the efforts of the national government to respond to the devastation caused by Hurricane Iota in the San Andres …
Read More» FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON “The United States values our friendship with Colombia – a relationship rooted in a shared set of values, a commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental human rights.” — U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, October 9, 2019 Secretary Pompeo will travel to Colombia on September 18-19 to meet with …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 18, 2020 Today, the U.S. Department of State announced rewards up to $10 million each for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Seuxis Hernandez-Solarte, aka “Jesus Santrich,” and Luciano Marin Arango, aka “Ivan Marquez.” Both are former senior leaders of the FARC who dropped out …
Read More» The United States and Colombia share a long history of cooperation, through presidential administrations and across political party lines in both countries. Our relationship is based on a foundation of shared responsibility, values, and objectives, as well as mutual respect for each nation’s sovereignty. Over many decades, our collaborative efforts have promoted peace and security …
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Today the U.S. Ambassador to Colombia Philip Goldberg presented his credentials to Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez at Nariño Palace. Ambassador Goldberg, as the new U.S. government representative in Colombia, will continue working to strengthen the close relationship that the two countries have shared throughout the years, which is based on shared democratic values, constantly …
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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 two countries. It’s worth celebrating because we’re much more than mere partners, we’re close neighbors and true friends. There is an unshakable bond between our two nations forged through a …
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The hospital ship USNS Comfort finishes its mission in Riohacha, La Guajira where the crew attended to 4,943 patients and performed 116 surgeries in five days. A total of 10,393 patients and more than 250 surgeries is the positive balance left by the Enduring Promise mission in Colombia. Read full press release in Spanish here .
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On its third day in Riohacha, La Guajira, the medical personnel of the hospital ship USNS Comfort treated 1,074 patients in the facilities of the educational institutions Divina Pastora and Almirante Padilla, and carried out 18 surgeries aboard the ship. Read the full press release in Spanish here .
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The first phase of the USNS Comfort hospital ship mission in Turbo finished yesterday after assisting 5,450 patients and performing 131 surgeries. The mission will continue in Riohacha as of November 26. Read the full press release in Spanish here .
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On its third day of mission, USNS Comfort has treated 1,118 patients and performed 26 surgeries. General practitioners, specialists and dentists attended to people arriving from the different townships and municipalities of Urabá from early morning. Read the full press release in Spanish here .
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On its second day of mission, the USNS Comfort has treated 1013 patients and performed 16 surgeries. General practitioners, specialists and dentists attended to people arriving from the different townships and municipalities of Urabá from early morning. Read full press release in Spanish here .
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Medical personnel of the hospital ship USNS Comfort from the U.S. Navy treated 968 patients in the medical site, and performed 23 surgeries on the first day of the Enduring Promise mission in Turbo, Colombia. Read full press release in Spanish here .
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On Friday, November 16, the opening ceremony of the USNS Comfort Hospital Ship mission in Colombia was held in Turbo, Antioquia. The ship arrived on November 14 to this region of Antioquia. On November 16, the first day of the mission, the ship’s personnel, accompanied by volunteers from the United States, Argentina, Canada and other …
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On Thursday, November 8, the Ambassador of the United States in Colombia, Kevin Whitaker, along with Colombia Health Minister Juan Pablo Uribe, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luz Stella Jara, and Deputy Minister of Defense, Diana Abaunza announced the visit of the USNS Comfort Hospital Ship to Colombia, at the facilities of the US Embassy …
Read More» Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) identified Colombian national Pedro Luis Zuleta Noscue as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act). Four additional Colombian nationals were also designated for their involvement in the narcotics trafficking activities of Pedro Luis …
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On Friday, September 28, the Ambassador of the United States to Colombia, Kevin Whitaker; Peace Corps Director in Colombia, Matthew Carlson; and Jonathan Drewry, director of Peace Corps program and training, presided over the swearing ceremony for 25 new U.S. volunteers from the Peace Corps Colombia in Baranoa, Atlántico. Read full press release in Spanish …
Read More» Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis embarks Sunday, Aug. 12 on his first trip to South America while leading the Department of Defense. The White House declared 2018 the “Year of the Americas,” and the Secretary’s trip underscores the Department’s strong defense ties with Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Colombia. These relationships are critical to a …
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The United States congratulates Ivan Duque on his election as the next President of Colombia. We salute Colombia’s strong democracy, and reaffirm our admiration for its people and institutions. The United States looks forward to deepening our vibrant partnership based on our shared democratic values. Colombia continues to be an example of the ideals that …
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