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So far, the BPO firms, including Teleperformance, Sykes, Sutherland, Sitel, Outsourcing S.A., One Link BPO, IGT Solutions, Emtelco and Alorica have hired over 3,500 Venezuelans as part of their combined workforce of approximately 85,000 in Colombia.

More than 40 police from the Directorate of Carabineros and Rural Security (DICAR) and Guaviare’s Departmental Police will use the base to expand patrols, support the community, prevent environmental crimes, and combat narcotrafficking. In addition to the construction, DICAR,...

By the end of 2020, the Ecopetrol Group's net proven reserves totalled 1,770 million barrels of oil equivalent (MBOE), which represents a 6.5% decrease versus 2019 (1,893 MBOE). The reserves replacement ratio was 48%, with an average reserve life of 7.5 years.

BackStartup, a tech-enabled accounting services provider, raised a $1.2M seed round from Alaya Capital Partners, Life Is Too Short Capital, 0BS, Labcap

Avianca’s highest fare class of XXL includes home testing for up to six passengers at the same location. Avianca passengers who purchase standard and economy fares will be able to take the PCR or antigen tests at discounted rates

JetBlue passengers purchasing the basic fare they call “Basic Blue” for flights after July 19 will no longer be able to bring a carry-on item aboard without paying a $65 USD extra charge. JetBlue currently flies to Bogotá, Cartagena & Medellín in Colombia.

American Airlines is launching 3 new daily routes from New York (JFK) to Cali (CLO), Bogota (BOG) and Medellin (MDE), Colombia. Flights begin May 6, 2021

Bucking the general trend in the aviation & tourism sectors, Viva Air today announced further international expansion with new routes between its Medellín hub and Orlando Florida, México City, and Cancún, México along with a new route between Mexico City & Bogotá.

Finance Colombia reached out to multiple contacts within Avianca for comments or clarification but received no response. Torre El Dorado indicates that likewise, it has received only silence from the Bogotá based airline.

For the full year 2020, Copa Holdings reported a net loss of $598.6 million, or $14.08 per share. Excluding special items, the airline would have reported a net loss of $259.5 million, or $6.11 per share. Special items for the full year include a $191.2 million in total...