Business


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.

Sombrero vueltiao in the Colombian Caribbean

Shanghai ‘vueltiao’

Knock offs threaten sales of the sombrero vueltiao, an icon of Colombian culture and livelihood of the Zenú community.

Hotel room by Quinn Dombrowski/Creative Commons

The downside of the hotel boom

Bogotá hotels struggle with lower occupancy in the face of a room glut and the rise of an informal hospitality industry.



Cartagena skyline

Cartagena: buying into sunshine

Foreigners flock to Cartagena to take advantage of “hot” new real estate, but one should be careful when investing.

Foreign Banking in Colombia

Banking on Colombia

The prospect of strong annual earnings and a stable investor climate draws foreign banking to Colombia.

Reforma tributaria and income tax in Colombia

Taxed? You bet…

Changes to Colombian tax law will have dramatic impacts on foreign residents with significant income abroad.

Cargo Ship

The Free Trade challenge

Investment between Colombia and its Free Trade partners continues to grow, but there are challenges on the horizon.

Barranquilla skyline by Jerónimo Boris

Barranquilla boomtown

More than just a Carnival, Colombia's fourth largest city is quickly becoming a Caribbean investment and business hub.

A scene from India

India: the artisan initiative

India’s manufacturing and handicrafts industry drives an economic boom. Colombia could do well to learn from their model.