Finance Colombia

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Impending Recession: Fitch Says Negative Bond Yields Don’t Necessarily Support Sovereign Credit

Negative yields on long-dated government securities are more reflective of distorted market conditions than of stronger sovereign credit profiles, Fitch Ratings says. Lower interest service costs support sovereign creditworthiness, but this must be weighed against the impact of...

Posted On August 12, 2019

, By Loren Moss

Sede Barragán is small and, like many rural Colombian schools, lacks resources. But the students take great pride in their school, which features the colors and design typical of buildings throughout coffee country. (Credit: Jared Wade)

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Cato Institute Scholar: School Choice Increases Earnings in Colombia

There’s an ongoing debate about how we should evaluate the effectiveness of school choice policies. Last month, two education professors argued that standardized test scores should be “the measure of success.” Other education researchers – including myself – contend that we...

Posted On August 11, 2019

, By Editorial Staff

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Colombia’s 1st Renewable Energy Auction Faces Peculiar Challenges

Colombia’s First Renewable Energy Auction has been set for October 22, 2019. The government has published the PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) contract and its terms of reference. There have been several relevant modifications to the auction’s design intended t...

Posted On July 18, 2019

, By Francisco Sanclemente

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Latin American IPO Activity Drops Sharply In First Half Of 2019

Latin America saw a sharp decrease in both value and volume of initial public offerings (IPO), largely due to continuing economic and political turmoil in the region compounded by a climate of global economic uncertainty. Across the region in the first half of 2019, there were...

Posted On June 17, 2019

, By Loren Moss

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Guest Contribution: Real Collaboration Between Colombia’s BPrO & Jamaica’s JAMPRO

For the second year in a row I had the opportunity to the Customer Experience Summit in Bogota, Colombia, organized by the Colombian BPO and Call Center Association now called BPro. This year, the 16th Customer Experience Summit also incorporated the 9th Annual Awards for...

Posted On June 13, 2019

, By Nicholas Sutherland

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Bogotá’s Habitel Hotel & Convention Center Ideal For Easy El Dorado International Airport Access

Bogotá is Colombia’s vibrant capital of 9 million people. Seat of the country’s government, home to many of Colombia’s most important businesses, and the setting for eclectic restaurants, nightlife, and cultural attractions, the capital city still suffers from some of the world’s...

Posted On April 9, 2019

, By Loren Moss

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What Is Behind the Apparent Attempt to Squeeze Foreign Journalists out of Colombia?

EDITORIAL: In 2017 Colombia’s government signed a formal but controversial peace agreement with the country’s FARC rebel group. In the agreement, the government committed to extensive reintegration efforts, protection for community leaders, and for residents of rural areas that...

Posted On September 3, 2018

, By Loren Moss

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Colombia and the U.S. Still Have No Double Taxation Treaty: How Does This Affect You?

In an effort to simplify how business is conducted (and taxes are assessed), many national governments enter into legal agreements designed to clarify the law and mitigate double taxation. The ultimate goal of these agreements is to encourage economic activity and investment...

Posted On July 2, 2018

, By James Baker, CPA