Embassy of the United States Bogotá, Colombia

February 8, 2012

Please avoid travel through/near Carrera 11 y Calle 72.  There is student protest currently in progress.  Students of the Universidad Pedagogica were/are throwing “potato impact grenades”.  The police have responded with tear gas.  There are approximately 100 students involved.

December 5, 2011

Approximately 200 people are demonstrating in front of the Ministry of Education, located at Calle 26/El Dorado and Carrera 58.  This demonstration may cause residual traffic problems. 

American citizens are advised to avoid large crowds and monitor local media and internet sources for additional information. As always, we advise U.S. Citizens that even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable. You should avoid them if at all possible. Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media has to say.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here. You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment Monday through Thursday. You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website. No appointment is necessary for emergency cases.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

December 5, 2011

Local press is reporting that several civilian organizations are organizing country-wide demonstration against the FARC, ELN, BACRIM and Paramilitary groups. The demonstrations are scheduled for December 6 in Colombia’s main cities.

For American Citizens in Bogota: Participants are slated to gather at 10:00 am at the following rally points in Bogota: Plazoleta de Suba, Carrera 7 and Calle 127, Carrera 7 and 72, Calle 26 and Carrea 58 Plaza de los Caidos), Carrera 7 and Calle 36 (Parque Nacional) and the Plazoleta Tintal. Participants will gather and then march toward Plaza de Bolivar. Other activities are scheduled at Plaza de Bolivar and at the rally points throughout the day. Heavy impact on traffic flow is expected.

American citizens are advised to avoid large crowds and monitor local media and internet sources for additional information. As always, we advise U.S. Citizens that even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable. You should avoid them if at all possible. Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media has to say.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here. You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment Monday through Thursday. You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website. No appointment is necessary for emergency cases.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

November 10, 2011

The local press has reported that student demonstrations have mainly moved to Plaza De Bolivar.  Heavy rains forced many participants to leave, but as of 4 pm there was still an extremely large crowd. It is expected the remaining protesters will camp out in Plaza De Bolivar through Saturday night. Heavy traffic jams are expected throughout the weekend on and near Carrera 7 as well as in the downtown area near Plaza De Bolivar.

The protests are against proposed education reforms and are not anti-U.S. in nature.

American citizens are advised to avoid large crowds and monitor local media and internet sources for additional information. As always, we advise U.S. Citizens that even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable. You should avoid them if at all possible. Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media has to say.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here. You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30. You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

November 10, 2011

Student demonstrations are scheduled on November 10th in Bogota and are expected to begin at 10:00 am. The main demonstration routes are expected to be along Calle 26 from Carrea 70, along Carrera 7 from Calle 45, along Calle 45 from Carrera 30, and along Carreras 13 and 11 from Calle 72 to Calle 45.

Students from Universidad Libre, Sena, ESAP, Universidad Nacional, Universidad de los Libertadores, Universidad Pedagogica, Universidad Distrital and some private universities will take these routes to their final destination at the Plaza de Bolivar. Demonstrations are expected in and around all these universities, as well as along the routes around the Plaza de Bolivar.

The students are demonstrating against proposed education reforms and are not anti-U.S. in nature.  The demonstrations are expected to continue through November 11th and 12th.  Heavy traffic jams are expected throughout the day on November 10th and may continue through the 11th  and 12th.

American citizens are advised to avoid large crowds and monitor local media and internet sources for additional information. As always, we advise U.S. Citizens that even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable. You should avoid them if at all possible. Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media has to say.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here. You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30. You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

October 20, 2011

Currently, approximately 1,000 students from National University are protesting against government education reforms.  Three different demonstrations are taking place in surrounding areas of the National University.  In addition, students from Pedagogica university are blocking Calle 72 and Cra. 11 and students from Distrital University are blocking Avenue Circunvalar and Calle 32.

As always, we advise US Citizens that even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable.  You should avoid them if at all possible.  Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media has to say.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here.  You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information.  If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website. 

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

October 12, 2011

At approximately 10:00 a.m. today, students from public universities in Bogota are planning to conduct demonstrations along Carerra 7. The protests will start at various universities throughout the city and culminate at the Plaza de Bolivar. A large number of students are expected to participate. The demonstrations are expected to result in traffic congestion and interfere with travel downtown.

A separate demonstration along Carerra 7 is scheduled to take place tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. The demonstration will be organized by local Afro-Colombian groups to commemorate the abolition of slavery in Colombia and to protest the proposed Free Trade Agreement between Colombia and the United States.

As always, we advise U.S. citizens that even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable.  You should avoid them if at all possible.  Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media has to say.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here.  You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information.  If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

October 7, 2011

The main workers unions and student guilds in Bogota will carry out demonstrations downtown, today starting at 10:00AM.  The Central Unitaria de Trabajadores (CUT), Confederación General de Trabajadores (CGTD), FECODE (Teachers union) and students of public universities will  participate in a demonstration on Carrera 7, from Parque Nacional to Plaza Bolivar.  Furthermore, additional protesters are expected to congregate near the National University of Colombia and the Ministry of National Education. They are expected to march down Calle 26 towards Carrera 7 to meet the other demonstrators.  They will protest against government policies regarding health, work, education and social issues.

Vehicular congestion is expected in the downtown and surroundings areas.

U.S. citizens are not prohibited from entering or exiting the Embassy.  However they are cautioned to avoid interactions with protestors.   

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website.  You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Barranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Barranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

September 22, 2011

Currently around 100 students from Universidad Distrital are protesting against educational reforms undertaken by the national government. The protest is taking place at Avenida Circunvalar and Calle 26. The students are blocking the road and there is significant traffic congestion in surrounding areas.

As always, we advise US Citizens that even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable.  You should avoid them if at all possible.  Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media has to say.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here.  You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information.  If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30. You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

August 2, 2011

The U.S. Embassy would like to advise all U.S. citizens that a small demonstration consisting of approximately 10 individuals is currently taking place on the public sidewalk across the street from Gate Two at the U.S. Embassy (Carrera 45, # 24B-27).  The individuals have been peaceful and totally compliant with local law enforcement at the scene.  The demonstrators stated that they will continue their protest until their demands are met and are prepared to continue their protest for a number of days. 

U.S. citizens are not prohibited from entering or exiting the Embassy.  However they are cautioned to avoid interactions with protestors.   

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here.  You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Barranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Barranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

August 2, 2011

The Embassy would like to take this opportunity to inform U.S. citizens of the following street closures.  Due to sports events at El Campin Stadium the following streets:

• Calle 53 b bis entre Tv 28 y Av. NQS
• Carrera 28 entre calle 53 B y calle 53 B bis
• Tv 28 entre calle 53 B bis y Dg 61 C
• Calle 57 entre Tv 28 y Tv 27
• Calle 57 entre av. NQS y Carrera 28 (Vía interna al parqueadero)

will be closed from 06:00 to 23:00 on:

• Tuesday, August 2, 2011
• Friday, August 5, 2011
• Tuesday, August 9, 2011
• Saturday, August 13, 2011
• Saturday, August 20, 2011

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here.  You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Barranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Barranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

July 28, 2011

The Embassy has been informed to expect more protests throughout Bogota by Central Unitaria de Trabajadores (CUT.)   CUT is expected to hold demonstrations about provisional workers losing their jobs in the public sector for World Day for Health and Safety at Work 2011.   We have no specific information regarding the location and size of these protests, but will provide such information to the public as it becomes available.   

The Embassy advises all U.S. citizens to avoid these demonstrations if encountered. 

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here.  You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Barranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Barranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

July 27, 2011

There are currently sixty members of the Central Unitaria de Trabajadores (labor confederation) protesting on CRA 4, between Calle 75 and 76.  The motive of the protest is presently not known.  American citizens are advised to avoid the area.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here.  You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Barranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Barranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

July 19, 2011

There will be a Military Parade on Colombian Independence day, scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday, July 20th, which will take place on Carrera 7 between Calle 8 to Calle 34. (From Plaza de Bolivar to Parque Nacional).

Carrera 7 and Avenue Circunvalar between Calle 6 to Calle 34 will be closed starting today, July 19th at midnight until tomorrow July 20th , at 6 pm. 

There will be liquor restriction only in the surrounding areas of downtown and Chapinero. This restriction will be effective starting today at 6 pm until tomorrow July 20th at midnight. 

Also, there will be a restriction against carrying weapons (even with a “permiso”) within the urban area of Bogota, starting today at 6 pm until Thursday, July 21st at 6 am.

Ciclovia on Carrera 7 will be closed tomorrow July 20th between Calle 6 to Calle 34, but it will be open from 7 am to 2pm between Calle 34 to Calle 116.

In addition to the Military Parade, there will be a concert on July 20th at Palacio de los Deportes (Carrera 50 x Calle 63). Calle 63 will be closed between Carrera 50 and Carrera 60 starting at 10:00 am until 5 pm.

July 15, 2011

There will be a Military Parade on Colombian Independence day, Wednesday, July 20th.  The Parade Route will be on Carrera 68 between Calle 26 to Calle 80. 

In preparation for the parade there will be a partial road closure starting this Saturday, July 16th between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM.  Only one lane will be open during this period of time.  Heavy traffic congestion is expected in the surrounding areas.

On July 20th, that section of road will be closed all day.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here.  You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

July 14, 2011

Approximately 300 people from the telecommunications company union (ETB) are protesting the possible sale of the company.

As always, we advise US Citizens that even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable. You should avoid them if at all possible. Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media has to say.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here.  You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

July 13, 2011

A small demonstration consisting of approximately 20 individuals is currently taking place on a public sidewalk in front of the U.S. Embassy.

The individuals are protesting the free trade agreement between the U.S. and Colombia and have been peaceful and compliant with local law enforcement. The demonstration is scheduled to conclude at approximately 1615 hours. American citizens are cautioned to avoid interactions with protestors.

As always, we advise US Citizens that even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable. You should avoid them if at all possible. Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media has to say.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here.  You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

June 24, 2011

There will be a demonstration today Friday 21st, 2011 at approximately 4:00 pm outside of the Chambuca Facilities in Cartagena.  According to official sources, Aguas De Cartagena Union workers will be protesting at the Torres Edificio Chambuco, Carrera 13 B Nº 26 – 78, Sector Papayal.

As always, we advise US Citizens that even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable.  You should avoid them if at all possible.  Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media has to say.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here.  You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information.  If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website. 

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

June 8, 2011

There will be a demonstration today throughout Colombia protesting services provided by the Ministerio de Proteccion Social and private health insurance companies.  The gathering point here in Bogota will be at the Ministerio de Proteccion Social located at  Carrera 13 and Calle 32 at 12:00 p.m.  There is no estimated number of participants at this moment.

As always, we advise US Citizens that even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable.  You should avoid them if at all possible.  Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media has to say.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here.  You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information.  If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website. 

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

June 2, 2011

Approximately 1500 teachers are protesting in front of the Ministry of Education (at CAN) asking for better working conditions.

As always, we advise US Citizens that even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable.  You should avoid them if at all possible.  Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media has to say.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here. You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information.

If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811. The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

May 31, 2011

Approximately 200 motorcyclists are protesting in downtown Bogota on Carrera 7 between Calles 13 and 26 against the city’s proposed restriction of motorcycle use.

As always, we advise US Citizens that even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable.  You should avoid them if at all possible.  Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media has to say.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here. You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811. The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website. 

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

May 25, 2011

A demonstration involving approximately 600 people is currently blocking traffic at Carrera 30 and Calle 13.  Independent Cell-phone vendors are protesting Presidential Decree 1630 which was recently signed by President Santos.  This decree restricts the sale/use of stolen, or pre-owned cellular telephones in order to decrease theft.

As always, we advise US Citizens that even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable.  You should avoid them if at all possible.  Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media has to say.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here.  You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information.  If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website. 

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.

May 24, 2011

There are three scheduled protests today in Bogota:

At 9:00 am users and employees of various Health Service companies will be protesting at Carrera 7, and the Parque Nacional. They will proceed from there to the Plaza de Bolivar.
Demonstrations against new traffic regulations are expected today at the “Terminal de Transportes,” Ave. Esperanza, Calle 13 and Avenida Boyaca.
LUKER employees are currently protesting at Avenida 68 X Calle 13. 
Even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable.  You should avoid them if at all possible.  Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media has to say.

You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the Embassy website, found here.  You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information.  If you don't have internet access, we have a call center for updates--1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You can contact the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, via e-mail at acsbogota@state.gov or by telephone at (571) 315-0811.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., Colombia and is open to the public by appointment on Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 11:30.  You can schedule a non-emergency appointment by visiting this website. 

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Baranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Baranquilla Consular Agency is located Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.  No appointment is necessary.