US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States17 April 2025
Colombia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Updated information on civil unrest and kidnapping. Reconsider travel to Colombia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping . Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Arauca, Cauca (excluding Popayán), and Norte de Santander departments due to crime and terrorism . The Colombia-Venezuela border region due to crime , kidnapping , conflict between armed groups , and the risk of detention . Country Summary : Violent crime, like murder, assault, and robbery, is common in many areas in Colombia. In some places, organized crime is rampant. Thi
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