Business

Revaluing devaluation

In January 2014 the Colombian peso broke through the 2,000 to the US dollar. Devaluation is back on the economic agenda.


Revisiting a troubled legacy

A book on the United Fruit Company's years in Colombia challenges some of the negative perceptions of the company.

From silicon ‘Sabana’

Private initiatives such as Startup Weekend offer tech-savvy entrepreneurs the tools to foster their online dreams.

Colombian money won the award for best new currency at the Berlin IACA.

No bitcoin, but bio coins!

The Colombian Central Bank won first prize in the category of "Best New Money" from the IACA in Berlin.

Bureaucracy and low prices fro gold are creating a crisis in the sector.

Gold: contraction and crisis

Colombia’s exploration sector has experienced a profound contraction that goes beyond the arid financial markets and lower prices for gold. Is there a crisis?

Global uncertainty is affecting the emerging markets.

The peso: with trepidation

For years the peso has performed strongly in equity markets. The rally appears to be slowing as the central bank looks to the greenback.

Latin America remains a continent divided by income.

Bridging an income ‘divide’

With its natural resource based economy, Colombia must work to find ways of pushing the potentially poor towards a growing middle class.

Medellín wants to become a global player in the tech and BPO sectors.

Medallo goes ‘tech’

Medellín looks to attract more foreign companies in the technology and BPO sectors.



The Nevado de Ruíz volcano in central Colombia may become a vital source for powering our cities in the future.

Colombia: Volcano power?

From solar to wind farms and biofuels, Colombia's energy landscape could change once again with the untapped geothermal power from its volcanos.

Now Mario Hernández, president of Marroquinera, the high-end leather fashion business, is part of a groundswell of companies that are working to revitalise the country’s image

Entrepreneur by example

Mario Hernández, the man behind the luxury leather brand believes he promotes his country by setting design trends and giving employment to others.


With a new paint scheme and merging its holding under a unified brand, Avianca flies into the future.

More than changing colours

Colombia's oldest and most-trusted carrier is set to fly with a bold new look and a host of global destinations.

From working with artisans to big industry, many businesses can boost sales by fair trade.

Going global with fair trade

Small companies benefit from fair trade as consumers demand better working conditions in developing countries.