03 April 2000
Text: State Department Issues Warning Against Travel to Colombia
(Reminds U.S. citizens of increased terrorist activities) (240) The U.S. State Department late March 31 released a public announcement reminding U.S. citizens against travel to Colombia due to a significant increase in terrorist activities there. "The risk of being kidnapped in Colombia is greater than in any other country in the world," the State Department announcement said. Following is the text: (begin text) PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman Colombia March 31, 2000 The Department of State reminds U.S. citizens who might be planning to travel in Colombia that there are significant dangers associated with travel in that country. U.S. citizens are warned against travel to Colombia at any time, but are advised that due to a recent increase in random terrorist activity, U.S. travelers who might consider a visit to Colombia present additional opportunities for criminal and terrorist elements to take actions against U.S. citizens and U.S. interests. The risk of being kidnapped in Colombia is greater than in any other country in the world. Bombings also continue throughout Colombia, including in urban areas, with foreign interests among the potential targets. This Public Announcement supplements the Travel Warning for Colombia of January 28, 2000, and expires April 30, 2000. (end text) (Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: usinfo.state.gov)
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