"Overcoming this impasse reflects the importance of joint work between the sectors": Amcham Colombia

The Colombian government, through an official statement, reported that it has exceeded the impasse with the United Stateswhich ensures that new tariffs will not be imposed on Colombian products or economic sanctions. This decision marks a key moment in commercial and diplomatic relations between the two countries.

María Claudia Lacouture, president of the Colombian American Chamberconcluded the agreement reached: “The most important thing is that our compatriots will be received soon in Colombiaguaranteeing his right to return to his country. “

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Lacouture concluded with a call to reflection on what happened: “This crisis must be a lesson to strengthen joint work between all sectors of societyin order to strengthen and preserve strategic relations between the two countries. Dialogue and cooperation must continue to be the basis of our bilateral relationship. “

For his part, the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Luis Carlos Reyes, confirmed the news through his account in X (previously Twitter): “The US will not impose new tariffs on Colombian products or economic sanctions of any other type. “

The Government also reported that Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo and Ambassador Daniel García Peña will travel soon to Washington to continue consolidating the agreements reached. This meeting will reinforce efforts to keep the dialogue channels open between both nations.

Within the framework of the solution to Impasse, Colombia will continue to receive Colombians deported from the United States, ensuring decent conditions and respect for their rights. To facilitate this process, President Gustavo Petro has arranged the presidential plane to support the return of citizens.

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From the government, the importance of strategic relations between Colombia and the United States was emphasized. “Colombia confirms that diplomatic interlocution channels will be maintained to guarantee the rights, national interest and dignity of our citizens,” said the official statement.