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Defining the trade agenda
Santiago Rojas, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism spoke about challenges facing the nation in a global marketplace.
What went wrong in Venezuela?
As Venezuelans continue to express their discontent with President Nicolás Maduro, the country’s political future appears uncertain.
Editorial: “We’re on a roll…”
Colombia’s prospects for peace seem bright this year as the nation continues to move forward with a social agenda.
Gold: contraction and crisis
Colombia’s exploration sector has experienced a profound contraction that goes beyond the arid financial markets and lower prices for gold. Is there a crisis?
Colombian farmers strike is Santos’ next challenge
A prolonged strike could disrupt Colombia’s food and energy supplies, and shows widespread discontent of economic policies.
Bridging an income ‘divide’
With its natural resource based economy, Colombia must work to find ways of pushing the potentially poor towards a growing middle class.
Colombia’s informal workforce: High numbers and off the books
While Colombia looks to reduce unemployment, the informal labor force grows and ranks high in the region.
UK and Colombia trade innovation
The British Embassy’s UK Colombia Trade initiative allows both nations to share business experience and expertise.
Banking on Colombia
The prospect of strong annual earnings and a stable investor climate draws foreign banking to Colombia.
On Valentine’s Day, flowers arrive from Colombia with love
Chances are that the roses you send for Valentine’s came from Colombia’s innovative flower industry.
The other ‘free trade’
Leave the credit card at home. Federico Rios looks at an indigenous market economy that thrives without cash.
“Buddies” gone global
Companies increasingly mentor young people to become their own entrepreneurs. Colombia is catching on to this idea.
Child labour in Colombia reveals sad truths
High numbers of Colombian children continue to work informally, despite efforts to improve the situation.