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bigjailerman
  1/18/2018 09:27 EST

This is worth reading and remain viligent... Many disregard but this is true.. Direct email copied here


Information for your destination at travel.state.gov/destination.

Colombia,Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Exercise increased caution in Colombia due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Do not travel to:

Arauca, Cauca (except Popayan), Choco (except Nuqu?), and Norte de Santander (except Cucuta) departments due to crime and terrorism.
Reconsider travel to:

Several departments throughout the country due to crime and terrorism.
Violent crime, such as homicide, assault, and armed robbery, is common. Organized criminal activities, such as extortion, robbery, and kidnapping for ransom, are widespread.

A terrorist organization, the National Liberation Army (ELN), continues plotting possible attacks in Colombia. They may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. The Colombian government has not yet signed a peace agreement with the ELN.

U.S. government personnel cannot travel freely throughout Colombia for security reasons.


Read the Safety and Security section on the Country Information page.

If you decide to travel to Colombia:

Be aware of your surroundings.
Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
Review the Crime and Safety Reports for Colombia.
U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler's Checklist.
Arauca, Cauca, Choco, and Norte de Santander Departments


Violent crime, including armed robbery and homicide is widespread.

Terrorists groups are active in some parts.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens as U.S. government personnel cannot travel to these areas without permission from the Embassy's Regional Security Office.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

Several Departments throughout the Country

Violent crime, including armed robbery and homicide, is widespread in the following departments.

Terrorists groups are active in some parts.

Reconsider travel to:

Antioquia department north of Medellin
Caqueta department
Casanare department
Cesar department (Exercise increased caution in Valledupar)
Cordoba department (Exercise increased caution in Monter?a)
Guain?a department
Guaviare department
Meta department
Nari?o department (Exercise increased caution in Pasto)
Putumayo department
Valle del Cauca department (Exercise increased caution in Cali and the metropolitan area)
Vaupes department
Vichada department

PittsburghSound
  1/18/2018 09:48 EST

Looks like I have even more of a reason to stay in Buca. Thanks for the heads up.

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