Colombia’s foreign minister apologizes to Democrats for “inappropriate and disrespectful” comments

Colombia's Foreign Minister Omar Bula has apologized to US Democrats for his "inappropriate and disrespectful" remarks made in 2020, in which he referred to them as "thrive in illegality." Bula offered his "sincere apologies" in a letter to the Democratic Party, stating that his perspective has changed since then and those messages do not reflect his current views or the position of the Colombian government.

Bula emphasized his appreciation for the contributions of Democratic leaders to the friendship between Colombia and the United States, and expressed his hope for continued collaboration. Following the Republican Party's electoral defeat, Bula urged for mutual respect and bipartisanship. As the new Congress takes office in January, the Foreign Ministry will rely on the Democratic majority's support for financial aid and bilateral agreements.