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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 ...

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

U.S. Social Security and other Federal Benefits Services Bogota, Cali, and Barranquilla – June 18-22, 2018

The U.S. Embassy in Bogota is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Bogota, Cali, and Barranquilla to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits. They will receive Social Security Number card applications and Foreign Enforcement Questionnaires (FEQ). In 2018, ...

By U.S. Embassy Bogotá | 6 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Federal Benefits

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Bogota

Location: Colombia, areas downstream of the Hidroituango dam on the Cauca River in the Departments of Antioquia, Cordoba, Sucre, and Bolivar Event: There is substantial landslide and flooding risk near and downstream from the Hidroituango dam in Ituango, Antioquia. The Colombian government has ordered the evacuation of a number of communities below the dam, and ...

By U.S. Embassy Bogotá | 1 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert

Colombian Accession to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

Heather Nauert, Department Spokesperson, Washington, DC The United States congratulates Colombia on its accession and completion of the process to become a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The United States commends Colombia’s significant efforts over the past five years to meet the OECD’s technical standards. Membership will bring benefits to the economy ...

By U.S. Embassy Bogotá | 28 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases

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. ...

By U.S. Embassy Bogotá | 25 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Secretary Mike Pompeo, U.S. & Colombia

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