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Colombian Government Confirms Cargo Imports & Exports, Mining, Energy, Agriculture To Continue Through Curfew

The Colombian government has clarified that foreign trade (import/export), agriculture, energy and mining activities may continue during the mandatory Coronavirus COVID-19 Curfew now in effect.

Posted On March 29, 2020

, By Loren Moss

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Fire Contained At Tecnoglass Plant In Colombia

A fire broke out today on the roof of a new Tecnoglass (NASDAQ: TGLS) production facility at its headquarters in Barranquilla, Colombia. The six-alarm fire was reported just after 1pm today and contained by the municipal firefighting units of the coastal city.

Posted On March 11, 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

Tecnoglass has a 3 million square foot headquarters and production facility in Colombia's Atlantic port city of Barranquilla

Tecnoglass To Present 2019 Results On Monday Conference Call

Colombian glass manufacturer Tecnoglass, Inc. (NASDAQ: TGLS) has announced it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2019 before the market opens on Monday, March 2, 2020.

Posted On February 26, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Über Restarts Operations In Colombia With Altered Legal Operating Model

Thursday, ride-hailing platform Über restarted its Colombian operations with a modified legal operating model, after adverse rulings and harassment from the taxi sector were able to cause the company to cease operations in the country a month ago.

Posted On February 26, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Interview: Leonisa Responds To Finance Colombia’s “Whites Only” Catalog Claims

Fashion brand Leonisa responds to Finance Colombia's allegations of "whites only" catalogs and featured models that exclude Latinos on its website.

Posted On February 18, 2020

, By Loren Moss

ProColombia Opens Registration For 80th Business Matchmaking Forum To Be Held In Medellín

ProColombia has opened registration for the 80th Business Matchmaking Forum to take place in Medellín’s Plaza Mayor Convention Center from March 16-18, expecting to bring together 3,000 entrepreneurs, exporters and buyers from across Colombia and abroad.

Posted On February 11, 2020

, By Loren Moss

US Leads Foreign Direct Investment In Bogotá, Followed By Canada In 2019

During 2019, Invest in Bogota (IIB), the city of Bogotá's investment promotion agency, supported 48 greenfield Foreign Direct Investment projects, its highest number for a calendar year since its institution in 2006.

Posted On January 29, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Interview: Management Guru Ram Charan On How Colombia Can Go From A Resource To A Knowledge-Based Economy

Ram Charan shared his insights with Finance Colombia on topics like digital disruption: a topic he addressed in his books Global Tilt and Attacker's Advantage.

Posted On January 20, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Guest Opinion: A Signal of Caution For Direct Investment in Colombia—Über VP of Global Public Policy

Über's Vice President Justin Kintz shares thoughts on the disappointing environment in Colombia for ride-sharing & alternative transportation methods.

Posted On January 16, 2020

, By Justin Kintz