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U.S. Assistance for Venezuelans in Colombia

Today, the United States announced an additional $18.5 million in bilateral funding to support displaced Venezuelans in Colombia who have fled the crisis in their country. The United States is coordinating with the Government of Colombia to respond rapidly to the needs of Venezuelans, Colombians, and others who have fled Venezuela, while continuing to move ...

By U.S. Embassy Bogotá | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Bogota

Location: Department of Nariño, Colombia Event: Recent reporting indicates a threat of continued kidnappings within the department of Nariño, following the kidnapping and deaths of three Ecuadorian journalists as well as the April 17, 2018 kidnapping of an Ecuadorian couple near the Colombia-Ecuador border. Embassy personnel may not travel to the Department of Nariño without ...

By U.S. Embassy Bogotá | 19 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert

Important notice: U.S. Passport fees

Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35 for U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, including first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Accordingly, the total passport fee for such applicants will increase by ...

By U.S. Embassy Bogotá | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports

Statement by Heather Nauert on the United States assisting Venezuelans in need

Effective immediately, the United States is increasing humanitarian assistance to Venezuelans in Colombia who were forced to leave their country due to the ongoing crisis created by the Maduro regime. The U.S. Agency for International Development is providing this new initial assistance, totaling $2.5 million, in partnership with the Colombian government. The funds will go ...

By U.S. Embassy Bogotá | 20 March, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies

Statement by USAID Administrator Mark Green on U.S. humanitarian assistance for vulnerable Venezuelans

Today, the United States announced new humanitarian assistance to support Venezuelans in Colombia, who are fleeing desperate poverty, hunger, and tyranny in their home country. In partnership with Colombia, this initial, and immediate commitment of $2.5 million will provide emergency food and health assistance for vulnerable Venezuelans and the Colombian communities who are hosting them. ...

By U.S. Embassy Bogotá | 20 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies

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