France’s Dijon mustard has disappeared from supermarket shelves across Colombia after a resolution by the Ministry of Health to limit the sale of “ultra-processed” foods.
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Colombia in “aviation emergency” after collapse of low-cost airlines
The collapse this week of low-cost Ultra Air, and grounding of VIVA on February 27 has plunged Colombia’s aviation sector in turmoil. President Petro has ordered the Air Force to move stranded passengers.
Colombia’s Petro to meet Maduro again as PDVSA scandal widens
President Gustavo Petro’s fourth visit to Venezuela to meet his counterpart Nicolás Maduro comes as the neighboring country is engulfed in a widening corruption scandal with the state-owned PDVSA.
Why central banks face an epic battle against inflation amid political obstacles
Where is the global economy heading in 2023? After all the challenges of last year, it’s a question we ask with trepidation. Just as the economy was dealing with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February ramped up inflation.
The story behind Colombia’s most expensive Coffee
Have you ever wondered what the best and most expensive Colombian coffee tastes like? Well, Domingo Torres, a former miner and Tsunami survivor has cultivated the best variety in the country.
WebCongress in Colombia: Interview with CEO Ouali Benmeziane
Ouali Benzemaine is the CEO of WebCongress, a global education platform that brings together experts from the technology sector, business leaders and entrepreneurs. Their 2022 Congress will be held in Bogotá.
Petro to present “decalogue of proposals” at COP27 in Egypt
Colombia’s Petro has pledged to present a “decalogue of proposals” to help combat climate change at the start of the UN’s COP27 in Egypt.
Colombia in “perfect storm” affirms JP Morgan
Colombia’s currency woes don’t seem to be easing despite reassuring words from Finance Minister José Antonio Ocampo to calm markets.
Among the sugarcane cutters of Valle del Cauca
The sugar mills of Valle del Cauca employ up to 12,000 cane cutters. The work inspired photographer Sergio Bartelsman.
Petro’s claim US “ruins world economies” gets response
Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s affirmation that the “US ruins world economies” was met with a swift rebuttle from the US government officials.
Colombian peso surpasses $4,800 to US dollar
The Colombian peso continues to devaluate at a historic rate, setting off the alarm bells among investors that the economy is in peril of entering recession.
IMF cuts Colombia’s GDP forecast for 2023
Colombia faces a major downturn in 2023 with GDP growth noted the International Monetary Fund, and deceleration to 2.2% from this year’s 7.6%.
Colombian peso slides after Petro questions monetary policy
President Petro’s questioning of the reasons behind the Central Bank’s interest hikes and proposed tax on capital outflows once again devalued the Colombian peso to the USD.
Petro’s first UN address comes amid growing economic uncertainty
President Petro will give his first address to the UN General Assembly facing growing protests at home over illegal land occupation and economic uncertainty.
Is Colombia on the brink of an energy crisis?
Heated debates in Congress over Colombia’s energy future and government intervention in the oil and gas sector has raised the spectre of a looming crisis.
Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate satellite internet in Colombia
Colombia’s MINTIC has granted Elon Musk’s Starlink permission to operate satellite internet in the country and service that will bridge the digital divide in remote regions.