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bigjailerman
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7 years ago

Explosions in Bogota

7 years ago

FYI

Per the US Embassy...

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Recent Explosions in Bogota
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The U.S Embassy informs U.S. citizens of explosions in Bogota on August 31 and August 23. On August 31, the police conducted controlled detonations of suspicious packages in BanColombia offices in the areas of Parkway (Calle 36 and Carrera 20) and La Granja (Calle 80 and Carrera 76). On August 23, there were three explosions in Cafesalud and Salud Total offices in various locations in Bogota.

On both dates, there were fliers in the vicinity claiming responsibility by the “Movimiento revolucionario del pueblo” (Revolutionary People’s Movement), which professes to be against both President Santos and former President Uribe’s positions on the upcoming peace referendum.

The U.S. Embassy has no information regarding specific threats against U.S. citizens in Colombia, but explosions occur throughout Colombia on a regular basis, including in Bogota. In the period leading up to the October 2 referendum, there is the potential for demonstrations as various interest groups demonstrate in favor of and against the peace accords. U.S. citizens should monitor local news and avoid the vicinity of any explosions, protests, or demonstrations.

For further information about security in Colombia:

· See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and ColombiaCountry Specific Information.

· Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

· Contact the U.S. Embassy in Colombia, located at Carrera 45, # 24B-27, Bogota, D.C., by email at [email protected] or by telephone at +571-1 275-2000, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Non-emergency services are offered by appointment. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is also +571-1 275-2000.

The Embassy operates a Consular Agency in Barranquilla, Colombia which also provides assistance to U.S. citizens. The Barranquilla Consular Agency is located at Calle 77B No. 57-141, suite 511, tel. (575) 353-2001. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. You can schedule a non-emergency service by calling the Consular Agency.

· Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

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