The book is devoted to the most important problems of the history of Colombia from ancient times to the present day, the prospects for the modern development of the country. Based on new materials, it tells about the most significant milestones of the national liberation struggle of Colombians, about the unsightly role of England, and later the United States in the fate of the country. Particular attention is paid to the activities of the Communist Party of Colombia. Yu.P. Gavrikov, a candidate of historical sciences, for several years was in diplomatic work in Latin America, including Colombia. In the series "Countries and Peoples" came out his books "Peru: from the Incas to the present day" and "Cuba: Pages of History."