Overseas, talk of Colombia is all peace. But on the homefront, an aggressive tax reform aims to expand the collection base and proposes a 19% IVA, one of the highest in the hemisphere.
Once native to California, Colombia’s Hass avocado is becoming this country’s golden export and now certified for U.S consumers.
Sponsored by Colombia’s Fashion Institute, Inexmoda, the three-day fashion event “B Capital” offers consumers the chance to purchase the latest in design at affordable prices.
The United Nations has praised Colombia for its commitment to the Development Goals, but progress remains slow on key issues.
The recent corporate merger between InBev and SABMiller means Colombians get more choice when it comes to international beers while staying true to homemade brews.
The busy trans-Atlantic route covered by Avianca and major European carriers now offers passengers the option of enjoying a Dreamliner experience to Madrid and London.
The 5th Summit of The Global Network of Cities launched Wednesday in Colombian capital and hosts 500 mayors from around the world, as well as representatives from local governments.
One of the world’s most respected charities returns to Colombia to finish its original mission of financing economic opportunities, inclusion and equality.
Colombia’s peso fell on Monday following a Sunday plebiscite that rejected a peace agreement between the government and the FARC guerrilla group.
World leaders have begun arriving in Cartagena ahead of the historic peace signing Monday with FARC.
In many regions of Colombia, the process of panela-making has remained unchanged since the days of the Spanish conquest.
Towns with little state presence, such as La Macarena, Meta, must fend for their economic prosperity in an era of post-conflict.
Limited access to banking remains a major barrier to many Colombians, but there are signs of greater financial inclusion states Brookings.
Despite international pledges to help fund its many post-conflict programs, Colombia’s new economic reality means that paying for peace will not be easy.
London-based gem giant Gemfields expands its emerald operations with the acquisition of Coscuez; a mine with a muddied past.
After 45 days, the Colombian government reached a deal with the country’s transporters to guarantee the flow of food and goods, as well as modernize cargo trucks.