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Secretary Mattis travels to South America

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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By | 10 August, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Colombia, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere

Presidential Elections in Colombia

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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By | 18 June, 2018 | Topics: Elections, Press Releases, U.S. & Colombia

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Secretary Pompeo’s Phone Call with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Pompeo spoke by phone today with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos. Secretary Pompeo and President Santos discussed the fraudulent elections held May 20 in Venezuela and the importance of standing together as democratic nations in support of the Venezuelan people and the restoration of their democracy. ...
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By | 25 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Secretary Mike Pompeo, U.S. & Colombia

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos at a joint press availability

February 6, 2018, Bogota, Colombia. SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, first allow me to thank you, President Santos, for the kind welcome I’ve received in Colombia and for the opportunity for us to have such a meaningful meeting and exchange on views on a number of import issues. And it’s truly a pleasure to be in Colombia ...
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By | 7 February, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Secretary Rex Tillerson, Speeches, U.S. & Colombia, Western Hemisphere

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