The White House
Friday, October 15, 2010 - 00:00
The circumstances that led to the declaration on October 21, 1995, of a national emergency have not been resolved. The actions of significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 00:00
Presidents Obama and Santos meet to discuss state of U.S./Colombia affairs.
Friday, September 24, 2010 - 00:00
Overview of Obama's meeting with Santos.
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 00:00
Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 00:00
"At a time when our nation faces so many pressing challenges, I urge members of the Senate to stop playing politics with our highly qualified nominees, and fulfill their responsibilities of advice and consent," President Obama said.
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 00:00
I hereby certify, with respect to Colombia, that interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected to be primarily engaged in illicit drug trafficking in that country's airspace is necessary, because of the extraordinary threat posed by illicit drug trafficki
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 00:00
The Administration has secured $600 million in supplemental funds which will be utilized to enhance technology at the border, share information and support with state, local, and tribal law enforcement, and increase DOJ and DHS presence and law enforcemen
Monday, August 9, 2010 - 00:00
The General expressed our support for President Santos' interest in improving Colombia's relations with its neighbors through direct dialogue based on mutual respect.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 00:00
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Colombia to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calderon on August 7, 2010.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 00:00
This afternoon President Obama held a bilateral meeting with President Leonel Fernandez of the Dominican Republic, touching on a broad range of issues.