With a political transition in progress, the Bush administration continues to urge passage of the  U.S.-Colombia trade pact. But whether the deal will gain congressional approval during a lame-duck session remains in doubt.

On balance, both NAFTA and the pending FTA with Colombia promote job growth in the United States, says former COA President Ambassador Everett Ellis Briggs.

At an AS/COA luncheon, President Álvaro Uribe described the transformation witnessed during his administration in Colombia, particularly in the fields of security and economic growth.

At an AS/COA luncheon, President Álvaro Uribe highlighted the important achievements in security and the economy under his administration.

The dramatic rescue of Ingrid Betancourt raises speculation about who may run in Colombia’s next presidential race. Meanwhile, her release places pressure on the FARC to liberate all hostages. A recent AS/COA analysis takes a closer look at the FARC’s diminishing power.

Speaking at AS/COA’s annual Bogotá conference, Vice President Francisco Santos linked the dramatic reduction in Colombian violence with its current economic dynamism.