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"There is no trade without logistics, and poor logistics often means poor trade," writes Anabel González of the World Bank.

The expiration of a contract between Pacific Exploration and Ecopetrol cedes the Canadian firm's 43% stake in the vast Campo Rubiales field to the state-run oil company.

The loan, which has a 20-year term and an LIBOR-based interest rate, is specifically marked to help encourage private investments.

The new fund targets high-risk investors looking to generate returns over the long term through greater exposure to global stock markets.

The Colombian capital ranks 190th out of 209 cities analyzed in a new study by Mercer — representing a drop of 42 spots from its 2015 edition.

Rafael Pardo says the government wants to speed up private-sector investment in schools, health centers, roads, water infrastructure, and sanitation projects.

High taxes and import costs mean Colombia is not certain to get Unilever's new plant, but the firm wants to invest more in this market with "lagging consumption."

“Parts of Colombia haven’t grown at all for years because of the conflict and the absence of the state," said President Juan Manuel Santos.

Two historic events in less than 24 hours — a ceasefire with FARC and the United Kingdom's Brexit — may each reverberate throughout the Colombian economy for years to come.

More than 70 international exhibitors will gather discuss all aspects of the health industry, including dentistry, while placing an extended focus on the tech aspects of care.