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Diplomatic Relations Resumed: Colombia and US Navigate Tensions

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Colombia and the U.S. have resumed diplomatic relations following a dispute. Colombia's ambassador returned to Washington, ensuring the U.S. was uninvolved in efforts to destabilize Colombia's government. Tensions arose from Colombian President Gustavo Petro's unsubstantiated claims against U.S. officials, leading to mutual diplomatic withdrawals for discussions.

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The United States and Colombia have normalized their relations after a brief diplomatic crisis. Washington has sent back Wednesday to their business manager, John McNamara, after a week of calling for consultations. It is a gesture of reciprocity with Bogotá, whose ambassador returned on Tuesday. The message McNamara landed with, however, is far from conveying tranquility. “I arrived in Medellín with persistent concerns from my Government about …

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From Medellin, the head of U.S. Business in Colombia, John T. McNamara, issued a strong warning about the current state of bilateral relations between the two countries, expressing the concern of the U.S. government over the course that has taken the link with the administration of President Gustavo Petro. “The rhetoric and actions of ... The post-U.S. launches warning about deterioration in relation to Colombia: “We can’t do it alone” appeared …

Daniel García-Peña, Colombia's ambassador to the United States, ended the diplomatic crisis between the two countries on Wednesday, July 9, thanks to the "channels" after last week's impasse among the historic allies. However, the Donald Trump administration has not yet pronounced itself on this issue.

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According to the diplomat, the U.S. government received and read the letter in which President Petro clarified the points that generated the tensions

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Floridian Press broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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