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" [...]
In a historic event for bilateral relations, Colombia and the European Union have announced the start of negotiations for the signing of a Collaboration and Cooperation Agreement. This bilateral political agreement promotes diplomatic relations to the level of a Strategic Alliance, marking a milestone in Colombian foreign policy. This process demonstrates the recognition of the […]
For 28 years, Colombia has been expressing its interest in joining the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC). Despite repeated requests, the response had always been ignored until this year. In an unexpected turn, President Gustavo Petro was invited at the last minute to the APEC summit held in San Francisco, marking a significant diplomatic advance. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
In the past two years, Swedish companies have shown a growing interest in Colombia as an investment destination. About 100 Swedish companies have established a presence in the country across various sectors ranging from fashion to vehicles. Notably, these companies have invested a total of $1.7 billion, approximately 10% of the foreign direct investment received […]
