Ambassador María Consuelo Araújo joined a bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation led by House Homeland Security Committee Chair Andrew Garbarino during its visit to Colombia. The delegation included Representatives Dave Joyce, Buddy Carter, Mark Alford, Julie Johnson and Lou Correa. As part of its security agenda, the delegation met with the Colombian National Police to discuss countering transnational organised crime, strengthening operational capabilities and advancing Co

Ambassador María Consuelo Araújo presented her credentials to President Donald J. Trump at the White House, formally assuming her responsibilities as Colombia’s Ambassador to the United States. During the ceremony, Ambassador Araújo conveyed President Abelardo De La Espriella’s commitment to a renewed and strengthened relationship between Colombia and the United States, with security, prosperity and concrete results at its core.

Ambassador María Consuelo Araújo hosted the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts Visioning Summit at the Residence of Colombia, bringing together leaders from the arts, public service, enterprise and diplomacy at the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Held under the theme “Art Is a Bridge to Understanding,” the evening recognised the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts and its nearly three decades of work to develop talent and expand Hispanic representation across