| Embassy of Colombia, Caracas | |
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| Address | Torre Credival, 11th Floor 2da Avenida, Campo Alegre Caracas 1060, Venezuela |
| Coordinates | 10°29′32.30″N66°51′45.00″W / 10.4923056°N 66.8625000°W |
| Ambassador | Carlos Cure Cure |
| Embassy of Colombia, Caracas | |
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| Address | Torre Credival, 11th Floor 2da Avenida, Campo Alegre Caracas 1060, Venezuela |
| Coordinates | 10°29′32.30″N66°51′45.00″W / 10.4923056°N 66.8625000°W |
| Ambassador | Carlos Cure Cure |
The Embassy of Colombia in Caracas serves as the official diplomatic mission of the Republic of Colombia to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. This embassy represents Colombia's interests in Venezuela, facilitating diplomatic communication, fostering bilateral relations, and providing consular services to Colombian citizens residing or traveling in Venezuela.
The embassy is located in the Campo Alegre neighborhood, one of the more affluent and secure areas in Caracas, Venezuela's capital city. Campo Alegre is known for housing several other embassies and diplomatic missions, making it a central hub for international diplomacy in Venezuela. The embassy’s location in this prestigious neighborhood underscores the importance of the diplomatic relationship between Colombia and Venezuela, despite the historical fluctuations in their bilateral relations.
The Embassy of Colombia in Caracas plays a multifaceted role in managing the complex and often challenging relations between Colombia and Venezuela. The embassy is responsible for:
The relationship between Colombia and Venezuela has historically been marked by periods of both cooperation and tension, often influenced by political, economic, and social factors. The Embassy of Colombia in Caracas has played a crucial role in managing these relations, particularly during times of diplomatic strain. The embassy’s work is vital in ensuring that dialogue continues even in challenging circumstances, and that the rights and interests of Colombian citizens are protected.
Over the years, the embassy has witnessed various phases in the Colombia-Venezuela relationship, from close collaboration on issues such as counter-narcotics efforts and regional security, to periods of diplomatic disputes and severed relations. In these contexts, the embassy has remained a key institution in navigating the complexities of bilateral relations.
The embassy is headed by the Ambassador of Colombia to Venezuela, who is appointed by the President of Colombia. The ambassador leads a team of diplomats and staff who work across various sections of the embassy, including political affairs, consular services, trade and economic relations, and cultural affairs. The ambassador's role is critical in maintaining open lines of communication with the Venezuelan government and in advancing Colombia's foreign policy objectives in Venezuela.
In recent years, the embassy has been at the center of significant diplomatic activity, particularly given the political and economic challenges facing Venezuela. The embassy has played a crucial role in responding to these challenges, including assisting Colombian nationals affected by the crisis in Venezuela, and engaging in diplomatic efforts to address regional security concerns.
The Embassy is also accredited to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, and the Republic of Suriname. [1] The Embassy is charged with representing the interests of the President and Government of Colombia, improving diplomatic relations between Colombia and the accredited countries, promoting and improving the image and standing of Colombia in the accredited nations, promoting the Culture of Colombia, encouraging and facilitating tourism to and from Colombia, and ensuring the safety of Colombians abroad.
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