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“Serious Human Rights Violations:” UN Issues Colombia Human Rights Report

United Nations High Commissioner For Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has issued statements and the UN Report on human rights in Colombia. Bachelet stated grave concerns regarding persistent violence, misuse of the Colombian armed forces by the Ivan Duque administration, and the...

Posted On March 4, 2020

, By Loren Moss

“You’re Going To Have To Spray:” Trump Tells Duque To Resume Glyphosate Fumigation

Trump in direct terms told Duque that Colombia will have to resume aerial fumigation of illegal coca crops with glyphosate.

Posted On March 4, 2020

, By Loren Moss

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Tecnoglass Reports Strong Growth, Record $431 Million In 2019 Revenues

Tecnoglass, Inc. (NASDAQ: TGLS), the largest Colombian manufacturer of architectural glass, windows, and associated aluminum products for the global commercial and residential construction industries, this week reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended...

Posted On March 4, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Colombian & American flags fly during Colombian Independence Day celebrations at the Dade County Fairgrounds. (photo: Loren Moss)

Viva Air Announces New Cartagena – Miami Route

Colombian Low Cost Carrier (LCC) Viva Air yesterday announced that beginning May 22, it will operate 4 weekly routes between Miami, Florida (MIA) and the coastal city of Cartagena, Bolivar (CTG) in Colombia. Tickets are already available for sale on the airline’s website.

Posted On March 4, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Avianca flyers can say goodbye to the full featured seats and legroom they are accustomed to. (Photo: Loren Moss)

Avianca To Cram 24 More Seats Per Plane Amid Staggering Drops in Net Income & Passenger Traffic

Avianca (NYSE: AVH, BVC: PFAVH) has announced that it is changing out the seats in its Airbus A320 fleet with cheaper, thinner versions that will allow the airline to squeeze 24 more passengers on a flight, even though its passenger traffic is down almost 10% and on-time...

Posted On March 4, 2020

, By Loren Moss