Bogota Country Council
This country council site has been established as a means to facilitate communication
between the U.S. Embassy and U.S. organizations operating in this city/region.
Colombia Country Council
The Colombia Country Council web site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between U.S. Businesses and the U.S. Embassy. The site is linked to the main Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) database and you may use your OSAC user account to access additional content within this site.
Travel Warnings
Travel Warning
Americas
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Haiti
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the situation in Haiti in the aftermath of a powerful earthquake, measuring 7.0 magnitude, that struck near Port-au-Prince on January 12.
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Crime and Safety Reports
Crime & Safety
Americas
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Mexico
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Americas
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Mexico
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Americas
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Canada
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Americas
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Canada
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Americas
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Mexico
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Featured Reports
Hot Topic
Americas
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Colombia
At approximately 5:30 a.m. on August 12 a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), consisting of at least 50 kilograms of ammonium nitrate/fuel oil (ANFO), detonated outside the headquarters of Caracol Radio, at the intersection of 67th street and 7th avenue, in the Chapinero sector of Bogota.
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Consular Affairs Bulletins
Americas
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Colombia
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Colombia that Colombia remains a high-threat environment for terrorism and crime. While the Embassy possesses no information concerning specific and credible threats against Americans in Colombia, American citizens are strongly encouraged to exercise caution and remain vigilant.
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Consular Affairs Bulletins
Americas
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Colombia
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Colombia that Colombia remains a high-threat environment for terrorism and crime.
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OSAC Publication
Worldwide
Representatives of the Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security and global private sector security professionals visit the NYSE to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Overseas Security Advisory Council or OSAC.
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Safety & Security
Worldwide
The OSAC Cyber Awareness Bulletin is a compilation of open source news articles regarding information and cyber-related threats. The bulletin is intended to highlight new and emerging cyber threats, provide potential mitigation measures, and educate the reader.
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