Dubai-based airline Emirates has announced its intention to launch flights to Bogotá, Colombia, via Miami starting in June 2024. This announcement marks a significant moment in Colombian aviation as the Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia (Aerocivil) is expected to initiate an approval process for this new route. Emirates’ proposal to operate the route with Boeing […]
Recent reports from respected global media outlets, such as The New York Times, indicate that the Panama Canal is experiencing a drought that has significantly impacted transoceanic trade. This situation has prompted the Colombian government, led by President Gustavo Petro, to reconsider an idea proposed several years ago by engineers: the creation of a "bypass" [...]
It is difficult to even imagine a complete cultural change in Colombia, let alone believe that someday there will be a total cultural change in Colombia, magically turning us into a tolerant, rational country capable of collective compassion, which would benefit us greatly. However, if this much-needed cultural change is to begin in any way, […]
In Colombia, the term “Drop-by-Drop” (Gota-a-Gota) is omnipresent and carries a dark connotation. This illegal industry of informal credits, often resorted to by the poorest, is regulated through violence and has become one of the business axes of mafias in all regions of the country. In contrast, the Grameen Bank, known as the bank for […]
It was a crazy year the 2023. Globally, we’re witnessing a pole shift. Regionally, major changes are happening every few months. And in Colombia, the uncertainty is almost palpable. After fifteen months of the new progressive government, a lot of things are being said about the future of the country. Media and traditional powers are […]
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. […]
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. […]
