Colombia

Colombia operates a program to provide financial compensation to civilian victims of terrorist acts, guerrilla attack, combat, or massacres. Foreign nationals are not eligible for compensation under this program. In addition, Colombia does not currently have a program for compensating victims of violent or personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements
Report to Police: Yes.
Filing Period: Within 1 year of the incident.

Claimants

• Victims of crime
• Dependents of victims

Procedures

Foreign nationals are not eligible for compensation. The Colombian program offers benefits to every civilian Colombian national who, as a result of any terrorist act, guerrilla attack, combat or massacre is personally injured or suffers economic or property losses.

To receive compensation, victim must obtain a certification from a competent authority stating the reason the applicant believes she or he is a victim of violence.

Benefits & Award Limits

Compensation is awarded on a case specific basis.

Compensable Costs

• Medical expenses
• Rehabilitation
• Transportation
• Replacement or construction of property damage or loss
• Funeral expenses
• Family housing allowance

Emergency Awards

Emergency or expedited claims are handled on a case-by-case basis.

Funding Sources

Information regarding funding for the Colombia compensation program was not available at the time this directory was published.

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