Finance Colombia » 2019 » October

Photo courtesy US Embassy: Maria Victoria Angulo, Minister of Education of Colombia and Diane Jones, Principal Deputy Undersecretary for the U.S. Department of Education, signed the document benefiting the Afrocolombian population.

off

US, Colombian Governments Sign Cooperation Pact To Benefit Afrocolombians, US HBCUs

In order to promote the development of African Descendent communities and strengthen ties between both countries, the Ministry of Education of Colombia and the Department of Education of the United States signed a memorandum of understanding on academic cooperation in higher...

Posted On October 31, 2019

, By Loren Moss

off

US Embassy Consular Services To Be Offered In Medellín on November 19 – Appointment Required

To further assist U.S. citizens in Colombia, the U.S. Citizen Services section will be visiting Medellín on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Embassy officials will accept passport applications (Renewals and replacements) or obtain information on how to participate in the upcoming 2020...

Posted On October 31, 2019

, By Loren Moss

off

Colombian & US Authorities Dismantle Transnational Prostitution Ring

A joint effort by US and Colombian authorities have captured 9 people in Colombia, including Colombians and a US citizen, and 1 person in New York, charged with running a human trafficking, child prostitution and pornography operation across international borders. Multiple...

Posted On October 31, 2019

, By Loren Moss

off

Colombia’s Local Electoral Results: A Win For Moderates & Outsiders, A Defeat For Dynasties & Political Machines

Sunday’s local and gubernatorial elections in Colombia saw stunning defeats for the Centro Democratico, the political party of both current President Ivan Duque and former president Alvaro Uribe. Far left senator and former revolutionary militant Gustavo Petro also saw his hand...

Posted On October 31, 2019

, By Loren Moss

off

Structural Features Increase Risk in Latin American Securitizations, According to Fitch

Latin American securitization structures featuring pro-rata amortization and/or maturity risk may amplify uncertainty in cash flow allocation, resulting in greater dependence on credit protection and structural mechanics, says Fitch Ratings. Ratings for these structures are more...

Posted On October 31, 2019

, By Loren Moss

off

Ecopetrol Takes Delivery Of Alseamar Submarine Drones

Colombian state-controlled petroleum giant Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC, BVC: ECO) has taken delivery of French-made submarine drones to help the company in its Caribbean petroleum exploration efforts. The drones are equipped with sophisticated chemical and physical sensors to allow it to...

Posted On October 31, 2019

, By Loren Moss

The Hass Avocado is known for its wrinkled skin and smaller size.

off

Colombia Avocado Exports Up 37.6%

In the first half of 2019, Colombia’s avocado exports are up 37.6% compared to the same period in 2018, according to ProColombia, Colombia’s export promotion agency, and DANE, the national statistics agency. This in contrast to a global increase in consumption of 3% according to...

Posted On October 31, 2019

, By Loren Moss

Dr. Jorge Alberto García, a urogynecologist and vaginal cosmetic surgeon

off

Medical Tourism in Colombia Continues To Increase With Minimally Invasive Surgery

According to statistics from Colombia’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MinCIT), the country continues to see growth in the medical tourism sector, which includes both medically necessary and elective procedures. According to ministry data, perhaps 50,000 foreign...

Posted On October 31, 2019

, By Loren Moss

off

Malnutrition: 49% of Colombian Children Under 5 Suffer From Zinc Deficiency, According To New Study

A new study published in medical journal BMC Nutrition by researchers from Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá, Colombia and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, Florida has found that half of Colombian children under 5 years old suffer from deficiencies in zinc, a metal and...

Posted On October 31, 2019

, By Loren Moss

off

Colombian Government Authorizes Harvesting of 30,200 Pounds of Shark Fins In Coming Year

The Colombian Government has just issued a resolution making it legal to harvest shark fins from several Shark species. Notably, the resolution specified harvest quotas of “shark fins’ apart from the shark in its entirety.

Posted On October 31, 2019

, By Loren Moss