NEWS
Important Warden Message for American Citizens in Colombia
On Thursday, June 28, 2007, the U.S. Embassy in Colombia issued a message concerning a specific threat to American citizens in the town of Melgar, in Tolima Department. Since then, Colombian authorities have arrested those who were responsible for the threat. With these arrests, the Embassy is now rescinding its June 28 message.
Despite the end of this particular threat, American citizens in Colombia should remain aware of their surroundings and maintain a low profile. For the latest security information about travel in Colombia and other countries, Americans should regularly monitor the Department of State's Internet website at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Public Announcements can be found. Up-to-date information on security is available by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada, or for callers elsewhere by dialing 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 through the Department of State's travel registration website at https://travelregistration.state.gov.
In case of an emergency involving a U.S. citizen in Colombia, please contact the Consular Section at the Embassy in Bogotá, located at Calle 22D-Bis # 47-51. Emergency telephone contact may be made 24 hours a day at (571) 315-0811. Routine information for U.S. citizens in Colombia is available on the Embassy website at http://bogota.usembassy.gov.