U.S. Embassy in Colombia
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Colombia
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U.S. Embassy warns of ongoing protests impacting Bogotá travel
Protests are taking place in Bogotá on October 10, 2025, according to a notice from the U.S. Embassy in Colombia.
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U.S. Embassy Bogota announces early closure due to planned protest on October 7
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota has announced it will close early on October 7, 2025, due to anticipated large-scale protests and transportation disruptions in the city.
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U.S. Embassy in Bogotá issues alert ahead of planned pro-Palestinian protest
A protest organized by the Pro-Palestine Committee is expected to take place in Bogotá, Colombia, on October 4, 2025.
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U.S. Embassy warns Americans about planned pro-Palestinian protest in Bogota
On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Bogota alerted American citizens to a planned pro-Palestinian protest in the city.
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U.S. Embassy warns against travel to Cauca Department due to violence
The U.S. Embassy in Colombia has issued a security advisory warning against travel to the Cauca Department and urging travelers to reconsider visiting the city of Popayan.
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U.S. Embassy in Bogota issues alert on planned pro-Palestinian protest
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota has issued an alert regarding a planned protest organized by the Pro-Palestine Committee.
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Trump signs executive order targeting wrongful detention of U.S. citizens abroad
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at strengthening U.S. efforts to protect its nationals from wrongful detention abroad.
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U.S. Embassy issues demonstration alert ahead of planned protests in Bogota
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota has issued a demonstration alert ahead of planned protests set to begin at 5 a.m. on September 16, 2025, in various areas of the city.
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U.S. issues travel warning for Valle del Cauca Department due to violent crime
U.S. authorities have issued a security alert advising travelers to reconsider visiting the Valle del Cauca Department in Colombia due to high levels of violent crime and terrorist activity.
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U.S. Embassy in Colombia schedules federal benefits visits in four cities for late August
Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, and Pereira from August 25 to 28, 2025, to provide services related to U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits.
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Roadblocks disrupt travel across Boyacá and Cundinamarca amid miners’ and farmers’ strike
A strike by miners and farmers has led to significant travel disruptions in the Colombian departments of Boyacá and Cundinamarca.
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Tsunami warning issued for Colombia’s Pacific coast after major Russian earthquake
An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck Kamchatka, Russia, prompting tsunami warnings for Colombia’s Pacific coast.
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U.S. Embassy in Bogota to issue new Bridge visa starting July 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota is set to begin issuing the new Bridge visa starting in July 2025.
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U.S. Embassy announces Social Security services in four Colombian cities
The U.S. Embassy in Colombia has announced that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, and Pereira to provide services related to U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits.
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Ann Hardman serves as acting deputy chief at U.S. Embassy in Bogota
Ann Hardman is currently serving as the acting deputy chief of mission at the United States Embassy in Bogota, Colombia.
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U.S. envoy addresses concerns over U.S.-Colombia relations
Following consultations in Washington, Chargé d’Affaires John T. McNamara arrived in Medellin to address concerns regarding recent rhetoric and actions by the Colombian government.
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U.S. Embassy Bogotá names Jarahn Hillsman as Deputy Chief of Mission
Jarahn Hillsman is currently serving as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Bogota, Colombia.
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U.S. Embassy alerts travelers of global measles risk
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, has disseminated a health alert following the issuance of a Level 1 Global Travel Health Notice for measles by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Earthquake measuring 6.3 strikes Cundinamarca, Colombia
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Cundinamarca, Colombia at 8:08 a.m. local time on June 8, 2025.
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Colombia braces for national protests affecting major cities
The President of Colombia has announced two days of national protests scheduled for May 28th and 29th, 2025.