Colombia – United States relations are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Colombia and the United States of America . The relationship between the two states evolved from mutual cordiality during most of the 19th and early 20th centuries to a recent partnership that links the governments of both nations around several key issues ; this includes fighting communism , the War on Drugs , and the threat of terrorism due to the September 11 attacks in 2001 . During the last fifty years , different American governments and their representatives have become involved in Colombian affairs through the implementation of policies concerned with the issues already stated . Some critics of current US policies in Colombia , such as Law Professor John Barry , claim that US influences have catalyzed internal conflicts and substantially expanded the scope and nature of human rights abuses in Colombia . Supporters , such as Under Secretary of State Marc Grossman , defend the idea that the United States has promoted respect for human rights and the rule of law in Colombia ; in addition , adding to the fight against drugs and terrorism
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Colombia–United States relations