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Tecnoglass & Promigas Rescue Colombian Student Suffering Cancer From Kazan, Russia

Barranquilla medical student Valeria Lucia Guerrero has returned to Colombia from Kazan Russia for lymphoma treatment thanks to the help of Colombian corporations Promigas & Tecnoglass

Posted On May 4, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Fedex Launches Grant Program For Colombian Entrepreneurs

Fedex has announced that 10 deserving SMEs may compete to share a total of $66,767 USD worth of prize money based on innovative ideas.

Posted On May 4, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Expats, Visitors Stuck Inside (or outside) Colombia? Here Is What You Should Do Now

Foreign visitors, immigrants and expats in Colombia or considering arrival should take steps now to ensure smooth travel with no visa or immigration issues. Here are some steps to take.

Posted On May 4, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Colombian airline Viva Air is now carrying humanitarian aid in empty passenger seats as well as cargo holds of its aircraft to supply food and school supplies to famine-stricken La Guajira, Colombia

Viva Air Foundation Delivers 20 Tons Of Food To Colombia’s La Guajira Peninsula

Viva Air Foundation has transported 20 tons of food from Cali & Bogotá food banks to Riohacha in the La Guajira Peninsula for distribution to over 2,00 families in the drought and famine stricken region.

Posted On May 4, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Avianca Rebuked By Colombia’s President After Announcing Ticket Sales For Unauthorized Flights

Colombian air carrier Avianca was forced to rescind advertisements seeking to sell air fares for flights in May after receiving a stern rebuke from the Colombian President, who said that any flights would be illegal.

Posted On May 4, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Spirit Air To Fly Humanitarian Flights From Colombia to US May 13-18

One flight departs May 13 from (MDE) Medellin. A 2nd flight departs May 16 from (BOG) Bogotá. A 3rd flight departs May 17 from (CTG) Cartagena. The 4th flight departs May 18 from (CLO) Cali

Posted On May 4, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Colombia Approved For 2-Year $10.8 Billion USD Credit Line From IMF

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on Friday a successor two-year arrangement for Colombia under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) in an amount equivalent to SDR 7.8496 billion, or approximately $10.8 billion USD and noted the cancellation by...

Posted On May 4, 2020

, By Loren Moss

More UK “Fish & Chips” Being Made With Colombian Tilapia

Colombia's fish exports to the UK grew by 214% from 2018-2019, with tilapia fillet exports growing by 126%. 2/3 of the fish consumed in the UK is imported.

Posted On May 4, 2020

, By Loren Moss