Embassy of Colombia in the United States

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The new Ambassador of Colombia in the United states, Luis Gilberto Murillo Urrutia, is the first Afro-Descendant to hold this position. He has contributed to the environmental protection of his country and brought ethnic communities to the center of the agenda. He has also been two decades in the United States, where he has advocated for black and Afro-Colombian communities, human rights and inclusion.

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Próximas ciudades hermanas: Medellín y Phoenix

Oct 25

Próximas ciudades hermanas: Medellín y Phoenix

Celebrating Cumbia as a cultural heritage of Colombia in Washington DC

Oct 19

Celebrating Cumbia as a cultural heritage of Colombia in Washington DC

Conversación sobre “El Testigo. Memorias del conflicto armado colombiano..."

Oct 12

Conversación sobre “El Testigo. Memorias del conflicto armado colombiano..."

'Colombia and the US agree that the relationship must be reinvented'

Oct 8

'Colombia and the US agree that the relationship must be reinvented'

Fashion as a platform for inclusion and diversity at the Colombian residence in Washington D.C.

Nov 15

Fashion as a platform for inclusion and diversity at the Colombian residence in Washington D.C.

Próximas ciudades hermanas: Medellín y Phoenix

Oct 25

Próximas ciudades hermanas: Medellín y Phoenix

Celebrating Cumbia as a cultural heritage of Colombia in Washington DC

Oct 19

Celebrating Cumbia as a cultural heritage of Colombia in Washington DC

History of a Special Relationship

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Events

The Embassy of Colombia offer a variety of events to learn about Colombian culture, from dance lessons to forums, to presentations.

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Celebrating Cumbia as a cultural heritage of Colombia in Washington DC

Conversación sobre “El Testigo. Memorias del conflicto armado colombiano..."

Afrodescendant Associations of Colombia and the U.S. formalize alliance to work on joint projects

Message about diversity, Latino excellence, and inclusion beyond borders: Luis G Murillo

Pictures

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Amb. Murillo presented the copy of his letters of credence to the U.S. Department of State

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Ambassador Luis Gilberto Murillo received Colombian High-Level delegation in Washington DC

Amb. Murillo welcomed Colombian students in Washington DC

Consulates

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