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Vigilance Advised
The U.S. Embassy in Bogotá advises all Americans in Colombia to keep a low profile and to remain vigilant as a result of recent Colombian military activity and regional diplomatic tensions. Although the Embassy possesses no information concerning specific and credible threats against Americans in Colombia, all Americans are strongly encouraged to exercise caution. All official and personal travel outside of Bogotá by Embassy personnel is now subject to review, with the exception of air travel to Cali, Cartagena, and Medellin. In addition, the Embassy advises all Americans to avoid areas where foreigners are known to congregate. Embassy personnel are prohibited from taking public buses and the Embassy advises all Americans to refrain from using them as well.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). American citizens traveling or residing overseas are encouraged to register with the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate on the State Department's travel registration website at https://travelregistration.state.gov.
In case of an emergency, please contact the Consular Section at the Embassy in Bogota, located at Calle 22D-Bis # 47-51, Bogota, D.C., Colombia. Emergency telephone contact may be made 24 hours a day at (571) 315-0811.