Terpel S.A secures loan to purchase ExxonMobil assets in Colombia
The Bogotá-based Terpel has secured a medium-term bridge loan to purchase ExxonMobil's operations in Colombia.
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Avianca expands towards Asia and adds route from Lima to Mendoza
Colombia's flagship Avianca continues to expand its international presence by adding a new route between Mendoza and Lima, as well as two codeshares with leading…
Colombian peso recovers as price of Brent crude rises
The scaling back of output levels in Russia and Venezuela has turned the tide on low oil prices. But will Colombia capitalize on Brent's sudden…
Canada’s Scotiabank buys Citibank Colombia’s retail division
As part of its expansion across Latin America, The Bank of Nova Scotia, has acquired Citibank Colombia's retail and small business divisions.
Colombian court dismisses petitions by Uber drivers, talks to regulate service continue
Colombia's Constitutional Court denied two protection petitions claiming Uber must meet all the transportation requirements of premium can companies.
New Colombian visa regulations take effect as of December 15
If planning on visiting or residing in Colombia take note of the simplified Visa categories introduced by the Cancillería.
Colombian student named ‘Top 20’ figure in British manufacturing
A Colombian engineering student has been recognized in the United Kingdom as one of the bright talents in automotive manufacturing.
Colombia looks to expand free-trade deals with Pacific region nations
As a founding member nation of the Pacific Alliance, the first round of free trade talks has begun in Cali to forge agreements with Canada,…
Colombia’s air traffic controllers union begin ‘work to rule’ in support of Avianca pilots.
Colombia's air traffic controllers union has begun a 'work to rule' action in support of the strike by 730 Avianca pilots. Further disruptions at airports…
A week into Avianca strike, Bogotá faces competitive loss claims CCB
As the Avianca pilots strike reaches its first week, the airline insists on the illegality of the action. The city's business entity claims travel disruptions…
Avianca strike causes disruptions, yet airline prepares for long-haul
The first day of the anticipated Avianca pilots strike disrupted the travel plans of some 18,000 passengers and grounded 150 flights. Talks between the company…
Colombia’s Avianca braces for pilot strike, suspends ticket sales
Colombia's Avianca is preparing for major disruptions to service on domestic and international routes, as more than half its pilots go on strike.
Sustainable architecture for modern education building in Bogotá
The award-winning San Francisco architects McDonough + Partners will break ground in Bogotá with a futuristic and ecological project for EAN.
Is $3,000 Colombian pesos to U.S our new “normal”?
The collapse of Venezuela may give a boost to Colombia’s energy sector, helping reverse the devaluation trend of the peso. In the meantime, $3,000 appears…
Colombians taking to the skies in record numbers
Colombia's airlines are on the offensive to lure passengers with better deals and the line between low-cost and traditional is blurred by competition.
Miyamoto brings its earthquake expertise to seismic Colombia
The earthquake engineering firm Miyamoto International has announced the opening of a Bogotá office to offer expertise on risk management and disaster relief strategies.