In the dynamic setting of international relations, bilateral discussions between world leaders can establish new directions and meaningful shifts in the economic and political sphere. The recent trip of Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia, to the People’s Republic of China is a testament to the expectations and opportunities underlying the strengthening of ties between Latin […]
On October 18th, a landmark decision was made by the Biden administration: a temporary relief from sanctions on Venezuela’s oil, gold, and gas sectors. This decision, which will last at least six months, was a response to an agreement on Venezuela’s 2024 presidential elections, where the Venezuelan government and opposition reached consensus to include international […]
2023 will not be remembered as a standout year for the economy, neither Colombian nor global. However, Colombia sees hope on the horizon. Despite pessimistic forecasts from political factions opposed to the reformist policies of the new government, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has positively updated its estimates. It now predicts that the Colombian economy […]
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. […]
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), […]
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, […]
The French government has decided to finance a portion of Colombia’s agrarian reform through donations, endorsing the Peace Total policy. During a recent bilateral meeting, President Gustavo Petro highlighted the commitment expressed by his counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, in Paris, France. President Petro stated that France will contribute to the agrarian reform through donations as the […]
