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 […]
It may seem like a conversation from the 20th century, but for several reasons, the development of railway networks in Colombia has always been quite limited. With only 3,000 km of railway built, of which only a quarter is functional and with very limited usage mainly as a tourist attraction for locals who have never […]
During the recent visit of the Colombian government’s presidential delegation, led by President Gustavo Petro and Chancellor Alvaro Leyva, to Germany, a series of cooperation agreements were signed. Among them, a Memorandum of Understanding between both nations stands out, aiming to explore and exploit the industrialization of this renewable energy in order for Germany to […]
On April 17th, Colombia and the United States took a historic step by signing a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between their respective Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs in Colombia and the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) in the United States. This agreement, which was signed in record time according to the National Association of […]
A new era for diplomacy and commerce between Colombia and Africa has begun Despite the unfortunate bias reflected in some Colombian private media, casting a negative shadow on Vice President Francia Marquez's Diplomatic Tour of Africa, a closer look reveals why this official visit has been an astute strategic move. The reluctance of Colombia to [...]
Spain Announces 1,000 Million Euros for Cooperation with Colombia On May 3, 2023, the only state visit Spain organized this year took place, during which Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his entourage, including Minister of Commerce Germán Umaña and Minister of Mines and Energy Irene Vélez, were received. The visit was described as "extraordinarily positive" [...]
The Colombian government, led by President Gustavo Petro, has recently announced plans to invest in the country's railway system to boost the economy and promote sustainable development. According to an article published in Valora Analitik, the government aims to allocate 3.5 trillion Colombian pesos (approximately USD 890 million) to modernize and expand the national railway [...]
