In a significant boost to the Colombian economy, exports to Mexico for the first half of 2023 recorded an impressive figure of USD 999.02 million. This marks a 26.13% surge in comparison to the same period in 2022 when the trade volume stood at USD 792.08 million. Delving deeper into the specifics, the non-mining and […]
Colombia, after dialogues with several major global economies, now turns its gaze eastward to China. With Gustavo Petro at the helm, the nation is carving a niche for itself on the international stage, representing the ambitions and aspirations of the Global South. The ultimate aim? To chart a course brimming with sustainable progress and innovation. […]
Renault takes a bold step by investing $100 million in Colombia, announcing that its popular Kwid model will be assembled in the South American nation. As the automotive industry becomes more competitive in Latin America, automotive giants are looking at Colombia as a potential production and export hub. Renault invests in Colombia’s future Automotive giant […]
Careful Evaluation of the First 10 Years of the FTA with the United States Colombia has reached the eleventh anniversary of its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States, and the balance is the subject of intense debate. Two articles from respected sources, one from Cedetrabajo and another from Razón Pública, offer contrasting perspectives […]
The Vice President of Colombia, Francia Márquez, recently unveiled the program ‘She Exports to Africa’, a collaboration between the Colombian government and the Women Entrepreneur Fund. This initiative aims to boost the country’s exports to the African continent while simultaneously strengthening the economic autonomy of Colombian women. With enthusiasm, Márquez stated that 30 businesswomen from […]
The latest edition of the Common Finance Summit (FiCS) held in Cartagena, Colombia, from September 4th to 6th, provided a platform for global financial leaders to express their commitment and strategies for sustainable development in Latin America, with a special focus on Colombia. During the summit, Werner Hoyer, president of the European Investment Bank (EIB), […]
When reflecting on the prolonged internal conflict in Colombia, many tend to think that drug trafficking is at the core of the issue. However, the most significant reason lies even deeper and is rooted in Colombian history: land ownership. Colombia, like other Latin American countries, has practically functioned as a feudal system. This situation has […]
Much speculation surrounded the ideological shift that the economic policy of the new Colombian government might undertake. Some mentioned socialism and communism. However, after a year of the new administration, it’s clear today that the guidelines being pursued in Colombia can be defined more as green capitalism, driven by a new coalition with progressive tendencies. […]
Despite the political and social challenges it has faced, Colombia stands out as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Latin America. According to a recent study by OBS Business School, Colombia is among the three countries in the region that have experienced a significant increase in international tourism following the pandemic. Although the […]
On Thursday, August 10, 2023, a historic moment was marked in the relations between Switzerland and Colombia. The President of the Swiss Confederation, Alain Berset, met with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, strengthening the close ties between the two nations and designating Colombia as a priority ally for Switzerland. A Relationship Focused on Peace, Humanitarian Aid, […]
