Brazil–Colombia relations

Brazil–Colombia relations are the bilateral relations between the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Republic of Colombia. Brazil has an embassy in Bogotá and Colombia has an embassy in Brasília. The Brazilian ambassador to Colombia is Maria Elisa Berenguer. The Colombian ambassador to Brazil is Alejandro Borda. Brazil and Colombia share a land border. Historically relations between both countries have been marked with tension; however, recently they have been trying to improve them. A motive that is driving the forces between these two countries are that they are neighboring countries that could benefit in all aspects if they improve relations with one another. They have started strengthening relations by signing agreements, laws, and treaties into action since their independence from Spain and Portugal.