Chile–Colombia relations

Chilean–Colombian relations

Chile
Colombia

Chile–Colombia relations refer to the historical and current relationship between Chile and Colombia. Both two nations were once part of Spain, having shared cultural and linguistic tie developed from Spanish rule, and also embracing democracy and allies of the United States. Therefore, two countries enjoy a close tie and fond between each other. Both are members of Pacific Alliance, MERCOSUR, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and Organization of American States.

Chile maintains an embassy and a consulate in Bogotá while Colombia maintains an embassy and a consulate in Santiago.

Embassy of Chile in Bogotá

Historical

As both nations were colonized by Spanish Empire, Chile and Colombia developed a strong tie based on Hispanic heritages over two nations. Both two nations later were active at the Latin American wars of independence from Spain, and as such, gave such revered heroes like Bernardo O'Higgins and Simón Bolívar.[1]

In the later part, Chilean stability had been an attractive destination for Colombian immigrants who wanted to escape from the country's instability, especially during the Colombian conflict.

Modern relations

Trade between two countries, however, have been still modest level as for 2009,[2] however both have expressed to expand the relationship into a larger level.

There are over 20.000 Colombian nationals living in Chile.[3] However, several concerns, such as racism, still exists in Chile towards Colombian immigrants, as Chile has a higher economic development comparing to Colombia.[4]

Cultural relations

A Chilean famous march song, March to the Seventh Line, is widely played by the Colombian Armed Forces band as part of strong friendship between Chile and Colombia.

References

  1. ↑ "Bernardo O'Higgins".
  2. ↑ "El tratado de libre comercio entre Chile y Colombia: potencialidades de una relación de largo plazo" (PDF).  (48.9 KB)
  3. ↑ "Colombians in Chile". Colombianos en Chile. (in Spanish)
  4. ↑ "Polémica por marcha "contra colombianos" en Chile". BBC Mundo. (in Spanish)
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