Press Releases: Attacks in Colombia and Ecuador


Press Statement

Heather Nauert

Department Spokesperson

Washington, DC

January 29, 2018

The United States strongly condemns the attacks against police that took place in Colombia and Ecuador this past weekend. We ‎mourn all those who lost their lives in these cowardly acts and our thoughts are with the families of the deceased and those injured.

The United States stands with the people of Colombia and Ecuador and will help both countries in any way we can in response to these attacks.



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