The outcome of Colombia’s recent presidential election has many in the business community taking decisions regarding their future operations in the country.
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Colombia’s Isabel Henao embroiders nature and art in Silvestre
Isabel Henao is the leading lady of Colombian fashion, known for her sleek elegant designs, embroidered bridalwear and exquisite fabric selections.
Petro to end three of Colombia’s “venoms”
After promising to halt oil production in Colombia if elected president, candidate Gustavo Petro also warned of a possible end to coal exports given that the fuel is “worse than cocaine.”
Should Colombia join China’s Belt and Road Initiative?
Colombia’s upcoming May 29 presidential election could send geopolitical shock waves as far East as China, could the country elect a hard-left candidate with Gustavo Petro,
Avianca and GOL to form Latin American aviation giant
Colombia’s Avianca and Brazilian carrier GOL are set to form a common holding company Abra Group and deal that creates one of South America’s largest airlines.
Colombia presents road map to build offshore wind farms
Colombia presented a definitive version of the nation’s offshore wind road map, and first to be developed in South America. The country has the potential to generate 9 GW by 2050.
Avianca and Viva close ranks to form new holding company
In a move that will transform air integration across Latin America, Avianca and Viva have agreed to operate under a new holding company.
Colombia’s Clever Leaves to provide medical cannabis to Australia
Colombia’s leading medicinal cannabis company Clever Leaves will supply Australia with high-grade CBD isolates and oil worth US$7.8 million.
Ultra Air inaugurates first Colombia flight
The latest addition to Colombia’s low-cost air travel segment is Ultra Air that began operations in the country with an inaugural flight between Medellín and Bogotá.
Bogotá Chamber of Commerce opens Center of Entrepreneurship
Following other world capital to foster a business environment for start-ups, Bogotá’s Chamber of Commerce launched a Centre for Entrpreneurship.
Colombia’s GDP growth in 2021 highest on record
Colombia’s GDP in 2021 registered record growth despite third wave in COVID-19 cases, social protests and supply chain disruptions.
Colombia to meet global demand for St.Valentine’s Day flowers
Colombia is expecting bumper crop exports of its fresh cut flowers ahead of St.Valentine’s Day. Air cargo companies adding extra flights to meet global demand.
Hunger in Colombia “critical” says Food Banks after FAO report
After the controversial report by FAO ranking Colombia as a “hunger hotspot,” the nation’s food banks claim the hunger situation is “critical.”
Colombia adds 4.7 M jobs, women most impacted by unemployment
Despite encouraging perspectives for economic growth in 2022, Colombia’s unemployment remains among the highest in the region, with women most affected.
Pacific Alliance: Cultural industries a pillar of economic integration
Among the many agreements reached during the meeting of Pacific Alliance nations is economic integration of cultural industries.
Colombia’s peso under pressure with inflation, global uncertainty
Global currencies are under pressure with rising inflation, supply-chain disruptions and fears of an energy crisis should Russia invade Ukraine.