Mayor Claudia López appears to want Bogotá to reconnect with the world via host nations after criticizing the government’s decision to approve a loan to Avianca.
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Made in Medellín respirators enter production as Colombia’s COVID-19 cases reach 19,131
The first batch of low-cost respirators made in Medellín enter production as Colombia’s COVID-19 reach 19,131 and death toll breaks a daily record.
What to expect with the “flexible” reopening of Colombia after May 31
President Iván Duque announced a series of measures that after May 31 return some degree of productivity to Colombia as part of a “flexible” re-opening.
Bogotá Chamber of Commerce to host virtual editions of creative platforms
With the coronavirus pandemic, the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce will host all its creative platforms virtually including its international art fair ARTBO.
Avianca’s Chapter 11 symptom of Colombia’s economic uncertainty
As nations ease lockdowns and assume the impact of COVID-19, Avianca’s Chapter 11 filing is symptomatic of greater economic uncertainty in Colombia with the pandemic.
Opinion: The pauperization of Bogotá
Bogotá’s post-COVID19 economic future cannot come at the expense of political assertiveness and ratings given that recovery may take years or decades.
Colombian CEOs cautiously optimistic on economic growth before COVID-19
Political uncertainty and cyber threats were leading concerns Colombia’s business leaders viewed as obstacles to growth in 2020. All this changed with coronavirus.
Mónica de Greiff: “Bogotá Chamber of Commerce is focused on business creation”
The President of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce, Mónica de Greiff has positioned the Colombian capital as a vital hub for creative industries and investment.
Expoartesanías 2019: From Royal bazaar to your favorite bandeja
Colombia’s largest arts and crafts fair Expoartesanías offers visitors a unique chance to buy gifts with a seal of origin. From December 4 to 17.
With Orange Economy, artists serve food for thought…and Art
Two Bogotá artists are challenging the notion of the Orange Economy by serving food for thought in their installations….oranges included.
Bogotá Institute of Technology looks to women coders for 21st Century
Bogota? institute of Technology offers beginner and advanced courses in software development. 150 women have enrolled to become future tech professionals.
A Chinese-Canadian consortium wins contract to build Bogotá’s Metro
Ending years of uncertainty, a Chinese-Canadian consortium has won the contract to build Bogotá’s electric metro in the next seven years.
Coolto: Making art accessible in Bogotá and cool to rent
The Bogotá art company Coolto propels education and experience as keys to widening access to the Colombian art market,
BOmm 8 takes to the stage as showcase of Colombia’s musical talent
BOmm is the music networking platform of the Bogota? Chamber of Commerce and helps emerging acts build their careers to reach audiences around the world.
INCB ruling on Colombia’s cannabis quota question of time, not quality
The ruling by the UN’s INCB to slash Colombia’s internal medical-grade cannabis quota reflects the realities of the industry, claims Assocolcann’s Ricardo Arcila.
Café San Alberto: A taste of luxury harvested at the heart of Quindío
Cafe? San Alberto is Colombia’s most awarded coffee and grown on an estate that can trace its lineage back three generations.