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Landslide Kills at Least 16 in Manizales as Heavy Rains Continue to Devastate Colombia

Heavy rains caused a landslide that killed at least 16 and affected more than 500 families and 80 homes across 16 primarily lower-class neighborhoods.

Posted On April 19, 2017

, By Jared Wade

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Behind Gran Colombia Gold’s Dispute with the Colombian Government: Is There a $700 Million USD Lawsuit?

Gran Colombia Gold is in the middle of a grievance with the Colombian government. The Canadian-registered gold and silver mining firm has been struggling to manage what some would call “illegal mining” and others might call “informal mining” on its...

Posted On April 19, 2017

, By Loren Moss

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Bladex to Make First Quarter Dividend Payment on May 18

Bladex will pay out a quarterly cash dividend of $0.385 USD per share on May 18. All stockholders as of May 3 will be eligible to receive the payment.

Posted On April 19, 2017

, By Jared Wade

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Colombia Brought in Record $5.7 Billion USD in Foreign Tourism Dollars in 2016

The 2016 total was more than half a billion dollars above the $5.2 billion USD reported in 2015 and puts the industry second in terms of foreign revenue generation after the oil sector.

Posted On April 19, 2017

, By Jared Wade