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.
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Guaviare’s post-conflict frontier open to tourism
The reputation of the Guaviare department has been slighted by the coca harvest, but with the post-conflict, eco tourism has taking root.
Opinion: The war Colombia cannot afford to lose
Colombia offers few incentives for graduates to remain in their country and contribute to economic growth and development. The so-called brain drain could worsen with greater taxation in planned reforms.
Colombia’s peso pushes past $4,600 to USD
The Colombian peso is breaking historic highs to the US dollar and rapid devaluation that may signal a flight of capital with the recent election of Gustavo Petro.
Unlawful entries to U.S from Colombia surge in recent months
Colombians are joining the growing ranks of illegal immigrants from other nations attempting to the enter the U.S by the crossing the southern border.
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,
Colombia’s peso hits nine-month high to U.S dollar
As global demand for commodity exports surge, the Colombian peso hit a nine month high to the U.S dollar and part of a Latin America-wide currency rally.
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.
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 and EU sign Climate Action declaration
President Iván Duque’s official trip to Europe included the signing of a joint-pact with the EU on climate action and environmental conservation.
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 outpaces South America in 2021 with tourism reactivation
Colombia outperformed other South American nations in 2021 with recovery of international tourism despite coronavirus variants and blanket travel restrictions.
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.