2018年，哥伦比亚的政治生活主要围绕国会和总统选举展开。新国会和新总统已先后于7月和8月就任。经济形势出现复苏的迹象，但税制改革遭遇波折。社会安全形势整体有所好转，但仍潜藏着暴力冲突加剧的危机。外交政策以推行经济外交和安全外交为主，与美国的关系有所改善，与委内瑞拉的关系恶化。
In 2018，Colombia held parliamentary election and presidential elections. New Congress and new president took office in July and August respectively. The economic situation showed signs of recovery，but the tax reform had encountered twists and turns. The overall social security situation had improved，but it still faced the threat of increased violence. Foreign policy focused on economic diplomacy and security diplomacy. Relations with the United States had improved while relations with Venezuela had deteriorated.
