HomeCountries & Areas…Colombia hide Colombia Subscribe View Fact Sheet Embassies & Consulates Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs International Travel Information What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy & Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc. International Travel Information: Learn More Current Travel Advisories Level 3: Reconsider Travel Learn More U.S. Relationship These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Colombia U.S.-Colombia Relations U.S. Assistance to Colombia Bilateral Economic Relations U.S.-Colombia Relations The United States established diplomatic relations with Colombia in 1822, following its independence from Spain. Colombia is a middle-income country and one of the oldest democracies in Latin America. The United States and Colombia share a commitment to promoting security, prosperity and democratic governance in Colombia and across the Western Hemisphere. U.S. Assistance to Colombia The U.S. government supports Colombian efforts to transition from conflict towards peace by working in the most conflictive and neglected rural areas of Colombia, where violence, the lack of government presence, and the absence of licit economic opportunities have historically converged. U.S. programs include support for Colombian government initiatives: implementation of Colombian government land reforms; support and protection for vulnerable The U.S. government supports Colombian efforts to transition from conflict towards peace by working in the most conflictive and neglected rural areas of Colombia, where violence, the lack of government presence, and the absence of licit economic opportunities have historically converged. U.S. programs include support for Colombian government initiatives: implementation of Colombian government land reforms; support and protection for vulnerable populations; greater educational opportunities, public and private investments; reintegration of ex-combatants; and respect for human rights, social inclusion and the rule of law. Collapse U.S. Assistance to Colombia Read more about U.S. Assistance to Colombia Bilateral Economic Relations Colombia is an important trade partner for the United States, underscored by the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) that has supported economic growth and employment opportunities in both countries. The CTPA aims to improve the investment environment, eliminate tariffs and other barriers to U.S. exports and expand trade. Primary U.S. exports to Colombia include oil, machinery, agricultural products, and organic Colombia is an important trade partner for the United States, underscored by the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) that has supported economic growth and employment opportunities in both countries. The CTPA aims to improve the investment environment, eliminate tariffs and other barriers to U.S. exports and expand trade. Primary U.S. exports to Colombia include oil, machinery, agricultural products, and organic chemicals. Primary U.S. imports from Colombia include crude oil, gold, coffee, and cut flowers. Approximately 250 U.S. businesses conduct operations in Colombia. U.S. direct investment in Colombia is primarily concentrated in the mining and manufacturing sectors. Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations Integrated Country Strategies The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy. View Integrated Country Strategies Investment Climate Statements The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates. View Investment Climate Statements Fiscal Transparency Report The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability. View Fiscal Transparency Report Discover More 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report View all Department Reports and Publications COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries Since June, 2021 the United States has donated 7,008,000 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Colombia. This includes 3,500,000 Moderna and 3,508,000 J&J doses. Of the 7,008,000 vaccine doses, 100% were donated through bilateral agreements. The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future. Learn more about our work Delivering Vaccines and on COVID-19 Recovery. More Vaccine Deliveries Highlights November 24, 2023 Designation of Former Colombian General Jésus Armando Arias Cabrales Due to Involvement in a Gross Violation of Human Rights November 7, 2023 Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to Colombia November 6, 2023 Indigenous Youth Leadership Coalition Launches with Arrival of Inaugural Cohort October 20, 2023 Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption Richard Nephew’s Travel to Panama and Colombia October 5, 2023 United States to Resume Removals of Venezuelans Who Do Not Have a Legal Basis to Remain in the United States to Venezuela VIEW ALL NEWS Tags Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Colombia
