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Petro severs ties with Central Bank after Colombia rate rise

President Gustavo Petro has triggered a rare institutional confrontation with the Central Bank  after he ordered to “break relations” following an modest interest rate increase, raising concerns over economic policy independence just two months before…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF April 7, 2026

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Candice Fast on the Hidden Beliefs That Shape Workplace Performance

As Latin American companies confront slowing growth, talent churn and the demands of hybrid work, leadership effectiveness is being redefined. Strategy and charisma are no…

RICHARD EMBLIN February 20, 2026

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Global airlines return to Venezuela, Avianca restores Bogotá–Caracas flight

International airlines are rapidly re-establishing services to Venezuela, signalling a cautious but commercially significant reopening of the country’s aviation market. On Thursday, February 12, Colombia’s…

RICHARD EMBLIN February 12, 2026

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Colombia’s Blueberry Boom Is Growing Fast, but Exports Lag

Colombia’s goldenberry symbolized the country’s push into high-value fruit exports. Now, it faces a turf war at home from a fruit with far greater global…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF February 12, 2026

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Federal Jury Awards Drummond $256 Million in Colombia Defamation Case

A federal jury in the United States has awarded coal producer Drummond Company Inc. $256 million after finding that a prominent human-rights attorney and his…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF January 19, 2026

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Avianca Grounds Most of Its A320 Fleet After Airbus Issues Safety Alert

Colombia’s flagship carrier, Avianca, announced Friday it has grounded more than 70% of its Airbus A320 fleet after the European manufacturer issued an urgent global…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF November 28, 2025

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Colombia Bets Big on Instant Payments With Central Bank’s BRE-B

Colombia has launched BRE-B, a real-time payments system developed by its central bank to unify digital transactions across banks and wallets. The free platform allows…

RICHARD EMBLIN July 17, 2025

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At the Crossroads of Global Trade, Singapore Redefines the Power of the Port

PSA Singapore, the world’s largest container transshipment hub, handled a record 40.9 million TEUs in 2024. From its colonial origins in 1819, Singapore has become…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 24, 2025

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Avianca Expands Fleet in Strategic Deal with Singapore’s BOC Aviation

Colombia's flagship Avianca airlines has signed a lease agreement with Singapore-based BOC for nine Airbus A320neo aircraft, reinforcing its fleet expansion plans. The deal highlights…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 6, 2025

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What Indonesia’s Floating Solar Project can teach Colombia about a clean energy future

The Cirata Reservoir project in Indonesia's West Java offers a blueprint for Colombia’s renewable transition and regional cooperation with Southeast Asia. As the largest floating…

RICHARD EMBLIN May 26, 2025

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Canada’s Cordoba Minerals sells Colombia stake in Alacrán to Chinese Consortium

Canada's Cordoba Minerals has sold its remaining 50% stake in Colombia's Alacrán copper project to China’s JCHX-led consortium, marking its exit from the country after…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF May 12, 2025

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Colombia’s Petro pivots to Beijing with intent to join Belt and Road

Colombian President Gustavo Petro plans to sign a letter of intent to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative during a May visit to Beijing, signaling…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF May 8, 2025