Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of U.S.-Colombian Relations

This year, the United States and Colombia celebrate the 200th anniversary of U.S.-Colombian relations.

On June 19, 1822, Colombia and the United States officially established diplomatic relations when President James Monroe received Manuel Torres as the Colombian Chargé d’affaires. 

To learn more about the history of U.S.-Colombia relations, read A Guide to the United States’ History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations: Colombia.

Since 1822, the United States and Colombia have shared a deep partnership based on mutual respect and a commitment to promoting security, prosperity, and democratic governance in Colombia and across the Western Hemisphere.

To learn more, read the U.S. Relations With Colombia Bilateral Relations Fact Sheet.

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