Location: Troncal del Cari​be (Route 90) from Barrio 11 de Noviembre, Santa Marta, through Guachaca toward the Magdalena–La Guajira limit; rural area of Quebrada del Sol, corregimiento of Guachaca, Departamento de Magdalena.

Event: Colombian authorities report blockages on the Troncal del Caribe at Barrio 11 de Noviembre and disruption of traffic on the highway between Santa Marta and Guachaca due to conflict between the Colombian Armed Forces and illegal armed groups.  This corridor is used to reach Tayrona National Park and other coastal destinations east of Santa Marta. Travel on certain routes may be limited, delayed, or unsafe.  U.S. citizens are cautioned to avoid the affected stretch of Route 90, the Quebrada del Sol / Guachaca rural area, and approaches to Tayrona National Park via this highway at this time.  If you become aware of crowds, roadblocks, or violence in your vicinity, shelter in place until you are able to leave the area safely.  U.S. Embassy Bogotá will monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.

Actions to Take:

• If you encounter large groups or hear gunfire, shelter in place immediately
• Do not confront armed individuals or groups
• Maintain a high level of vigilance
• Follow the instructions of local authorities
• Monitor local media for security updates

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Bogota, Colombia
  Tel. +57-1-275-2000 or 601-275-2000
  https://co.usembassy.gov/services/contact-acs-form/
  https://co.usembassy.gov
• U.S. Consular Agency, Barranquilla
  conagencybarranquilla@state.gov
• U.S. Department of State – Consular Affairs
  1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
• Colombia Country Information 
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