US Policy and Colombia

This controversial bilateral trade agreement between the U.S. and Colombia has been stalled in the U.S. Congress due to ongoing human and labor rights abuses in Colombia.  Opposition killed it in the last Congress despite a big push from the Bush Administration and business lobbyists.  The Obama Administration said at the end of February 2009 that it will propose benchmarks before moving on the agreement.   Read more about the agreement and follow the "Take Action" link inside to send a quick email to your members of Congress.

U.S. Foreign Aid (Plan Colombia) 

Colombia is the largest recipient of U.S. aid outside of the Middle East and Afghanistan, receiving over $6 billion since the inception of Plan Colombia in 2000. Unfortunately, over 60% of U.S. aid has funded the Colombian military. Find out more and contact Congress about this important issue.