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Reconsider travel to Colombia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and natural disasters. Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

A planned protest is scheduled to take place outside the U.S. Embassy in Bogota on March 27, 2026 at approximately 10:00 a.m. The Embassy will maintain regular hours, and previously scheduled appointments will be complet...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an updated Level 1 Global Travel Health Notice for Dengue . According to CDC, dengue is an ongoing risk around the world. Some countries, including Co...

The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution. Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or...

The U.S. Embassy in Colombia is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Medellin-Cali-Pereira to offer services for U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits.

Congressional elections and presidential primaries will take place in Colombia on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Colombian authorities willl be implementing restrictions beginning on Saturday, March 7, through Monday morning....

A mud volcano located in the Urabá region of Antioquia erupted yesterday near the municipal aqueduct treatment plant near San Juan de Urabá, Antioquia. There are no reported injuries or fatalities. The authorities have e...

A planned protest is scheduled to take place at Plaza Bolivar in Bogota on February 19, 2026 at approximately 4:00 p.m. Protests have been called for public squares in other cities throughout Colombia at various times t...

A planned protest is scheduled to take place outside the U.S. Embassy in Bogota on February 6, 2026 at approximately 4:00 p.m. The Embassy will maintain regular hours, and previously scheduled appointments will be compl...

A protest is planned in Bogota on January 15, 2026, in the vicinity of the US Embassy starting at approximately 3:00 p.m. The protests could also affect other areas of the city. The Embassy will maintain regular hours,...

An afternoon protest is planned in Bogota on January 9, 2026, starting at approximately 4 p.m. The protest is likely to take place in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy. Protests could also affect other areas of the city...

A possible protest is planned in Bogota on January 9, 2026. The protest could place in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy starting approximately 11:00 a.m. Protests could also affect other areas of the city. The Embassy...

President Petro has called for a nationwide demonstration “in all the public squares of the country” on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 4:00pm. The protest in Bogota will take place at the Plaza de Bolivar Other locatio...

The Embassy is aware of a possible demonstration planned for 10:00 a.m. today, January 3, 2026, around or near the U.S. Embassy in Bogota. Traffic disruptions due to protests are likely. U.S. citizens should avoid larg...

On December 23, 2025, armed members of a terrorist organization placed explosive devices on the Bermudez Bridge on the highway between Pasto (the capital city of Narino department) and the Pasto airport and opened fire o...

Members of the illegal armed group Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN), a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, have announced an “armed strike” in Colombia beginning Sunday, December 14 at 6AM and ending Wed...

The Colombian Geologic Service has raised the alert level of the Puracé volcano near Popayán to orange. The volcano is a popular hiking destination. The volcano last erupted in 2023. This alert notes changing seismic...

There has been a complete recall of ByHeart brand infant formula in the United States due to concerns about an outbreak of infant botulism. ByHeart formula is also available in Colombia.

During Cartagena’s Independence Day celebration, the Embassy reminds all U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of security awareness while transiting the city. A dramatic increase in petty theft is expected, along with...

The U.S. Embassy recommends U.S. citizens avoid areas around demonstrations, protests, and marches whenever possible. Even peaceful demonstrations have the potential to turn violent without any warning. Please take this...