Colombia looks to secure its energy future
Despite energy saving measures during the recent El Niño drought, the Colombian government must secure and expand the nation's electrical grid before the next crisis…
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Colombia’s CEOs confident “year of transition” will spur economic growth
A survey conducted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) shows business leaders are pessimistic about the current state of the Colombian economy, but see long-term potential once…
Panama Canal expansion to test Colombia’s port infrastructure
Colombia's ports will need some upgrades in order to remain competitive in the post-Panama Canal expansion economy.
Colombia tries tax break to lure foreign tourists
A new tax benefit hopes to boost tourism in Colombia, but the burden is on tourists to take advantage of it.
Turkish Airlines takes to Colombia skies
Turkish Airlines joins a growing group of European carriers with service from Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport.
Kayak.com lands in Colombia
Travel search giant Kayak.com recently launched a fully Colombian version of its popular platform.
Colombia addresses economic shifts with $100,000 peso bill
Colombia recently released a new $100,000 peso bill to better handle a growing economy, higher minimum wage and inflation.
With Seak app, entire oceans in your palm
Colombian app, Seak, helps marine biologists and diving enthusiasts catalogue biodiversity and marine life around the world.
Citibank and Ripley announce Colombia pull-out
As major corporations Citibank and Ripley leave Colombia, other multinationals wonder if the peso's volatility is too much to manage.
What will happen with Colombia’s economy this year?
A weak peso, a potential peace deal and a diversifying portfolio could play key roles in Colombia's economic performance in 2016.
Colombia seeks answers after oil refinery runs $4 billion over budget
A laundry list of problems plagued the Reficar oil refinery modernization, causing more than $4 billion in cost overruns and years of delays.
Colombian high court rules against mining in fragile ‘páramos’
A court ruling Monday protects Colombia's high mountain moorland or páramos from mining and mineral exploration.
Isagen: Energy independence lost?
The sale of the Isagen power company to Canadian firm Brookfield generated controversy in Colombia this month. What will it mean for the country?
Can solar power shine in Colombia?
As Colombia's energy needs grow, solar power could be a big player in an expanded renewable portfolio.
Colombia looks at medical marijuana’s economic potential
Medical marijuana is a bigger industry worldwide than all of Colombia's coffee exports. A law to legalize it in Colombia could be a game changer.
Resilient rubber could save the Amazon
Colombia's rubber tree farmers are rescuing a rural lifestyle - and helping the Amazon bounce back from deforestation.