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Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated May 14, 2025

This privacy notice for Unido Digital Media LLC (doing business as Empleo Bilingue, Finance Colombia, Cognitive Business News, Finance Americas, and other properties) (“we,” “us,” or “our“), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share (“process“) your information when you use our services (“Services“), such as when you:

  • Visit any website of ours that links to this privacy notice
  • Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events

Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

What personal information do we process? When you visit, use, or navigate our services, we may process personal information depending on how you interact with our websites and the services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use.

Do we process any sensitive personal information? We do not process sensitive personal information beyond what may normally be included on a resumé or social media profile.

Do we receive any information from third parties? Generally, no. But if you are a potential purchaser of our services or our products, we may utilize business-to-business data enrichment platforms, for example to prepare for scheduled sales meetings to learn about your company or organization. These may include platforms such as LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, web searches, etc.

How do we process your information? We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law. We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent. We process your information only when we have a valid legal reason to do so.

In what situations and with which types of parties do we share personal information? We may share information in specific situations and with specific categories of third parties.

How do we keep your information safe? We have organizational and technical processes and procedures in place to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information.

What are your rights? Depending on where you are located geographically, the applicable privacy law may mean you have certain rights regarding your personal information.

How do you exercise your rights? The easiest way to exercise your rights is by visiting one of our several contact forms, such as the contact form on this website, via social media, such as LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/unido-digital/ or by contacting us. There are telephony links for Whatsapp on our websites. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

 

  1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Personal information you disclose to us.

In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Services, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us.

Personal Information Provided by You. The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect may include the following:

  • names
  • phone numbers
  • email addresses
  • mailing addresses
  • job titles
  • usernames
  • passwords
  • contact preferences
  • contact or authentication data

Sensitive Information. We do not process sensitive information.

Payment Data. We may collect data necessary to process your payment if you make purchases, such as your payment instrument number, and the security code associated with your payment instrument. All payment data is stored by Stripe and PayPal. You may find their privacy notice link(s) here: https://stripe.com/privacy and https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full.

Social Media Login Data. We may provide you with the option to register with us using your existing social media account details, like your Facebook, Twitter, or other social media account.

All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.

Information automatically collected

In Short: Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our Services.

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Services, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

 

Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies.

The information we collect includes:

  • Log and Usage Data. Log and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information our servers automatically collect when you access or use our Services and which we record in log files. Depending on how you interact with us, this log data may include your IP address, device information, browser type, and settings and information about your activity in the Services(such as the date/time stamps associated with your usage, pages and files viewed, searches, and other actions you take such as which features you use), device event information (such as system activity, error reports (sometimes called “crash dumps”), and hardware settings).
  • Device Data. We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device you use to access the Services. Depending on the device used, this device data may include information such as your IP address (or proxy server), device and application identification numbers, location, browser type, hardware model, Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, operating system, and system configuration information.
  • Location Data. We collect location data such as information about your device’s location, which can be either precise or imprecise. The information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access the Services. You can opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by refusing access to the information or by disabling your Location setting on your device. However, if you choose to opt out, you may not be able to use certain aspects of the Services.
  1. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law. We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent.

We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, depending on how you interact with our Services, including:

  • To create, manage and authenticate accounts: We may process your information so you can create and log in to your account, as well as keep your account in working order.
  • To deliver and facilitate delivery of services to the user. We may process your information to provide you with the requested service.
  • To respond to user inquiries and offer support to users. We may process your information to respond to your inquiries and solve any potential issues you might have with the requested service.
  • To send administrative information to you. We may process your information to send you details about our products and services, changes to our terms and policies, and other similar information.
  • To request feedback. We may process your information when necessary to request feedback and to contact you about your use of our Services.
  • To protect our Services. We may process your information as part of our efforts to keep our Services safe and secure, including fraud monitoring and prevention.
  • To evaluate and improve our Services, products, marketing, and your experience. We may process your information in order to identify usage trends, determine the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns, and to evaluate and improve our Services, products, marketing, and your experience.
  • To identify usage trends. We may process information about how you use our Services to better understand how they are being used so we can improve them.
  • To comply with our legal obligations. We may process your information to comply with our legal obligations, respond to legal requests, and exercise, establish, or defend our legal rights.
  1. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

In Short: We may share information in specific situations described in this section and/or with the following categories of third parties.

Vendors, Consultants, and Other Third-Party Service Providers. We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. We have contracts in place with our third parties, which are designed to help safeguard your personal information. This means that they cannot do anything with your personal information unless we have instructed them to do it. They will also not share your personal information with any organization apart from us. They also commit to protect the data they hold on our behalf and to retain it for the period we instruct. The categories of third parties we may share personal information with are as follows:

  • Payment Processors
  • User Account Registration & Authentication Services

We also may need to share your personal information in the following situations:

  • Business Transfers. We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
  • We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this privacy notice. Affiliates include our parent company and any subsidiaries, joint venture partners, or other companies that we control or that are under common control with us.
  • Business Partners. We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.

 

  1. WHAT IS OUR STANCE ON THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES?

In Short: We are not responsible for the safety of any information that you share with third parties that we may link to or who advertise on our Services, but are not affiliated with, our Services.

The Services may link to third-party websites, online services, or mobile applications and/or contain advertisements from third parties that are not affiliated with us and which may link to other websites, services, or applications. Accordingly, we do not make any guarantee regarding any such third parties, and we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the use of such third-party websites, services, or applications. The inclusion of a link to a third-party website, service, or application does not imply an endorsement by us. We cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of data you provide to any third parties. Any data collected by third parties is not covered by this privacy notice. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other websites, services, or applications that may be linked to or from the Services. You should review the policies of such third parties and contact them directly to respond to your questions.

  1. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

In Short: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information.

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Notice.

  1. HOW DO WE HANDLE YOUR SOCIAL LOGINS?

In Short: If you choose to register or log in to our Services using a social media account, we may have access to certain information about you.

Our Services offer you the ability to register and log in using your third-party social media account details (like your Facebook or Twitter logins). Where you choose to do this, we will receive certain profile information about you from your social media provider. The profile information we receive may vary depending on the social media provider concerned, but will often include your name, email address, friends list, and profile picture, as well as other information you choose to make public on such a social media platform.

We will use the information we receive only for the purposes that are described in this privacy notice or that are otherwise made clear to you on the relevant Services. Please note that we do not control, and are not responsible for, other uses of your personal information by your third-party social media provider. We recommend that you review their privacy notice to understand how they collect, use, and share your personal information, and how you can set your privacy preferences on their sites and apps.

  1. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law.

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements). No purpose in this notice will require us keeping your personal information for longer than the period of time in which users have an account with us.

When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize such information, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

  1. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures.

 

We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Services is at your own risk. You should only access the Services within a secure environment.

  1. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the Services. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from children under age 18, please contact us at [email protected].

  1. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

In Short: You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time.

We have no presence in Europe, so if you are in Europe or anywhere else in the world, understand that you are using our website under the terms, conditions, laws, and jurisdiction of the United States.

Withdrawing your consent: If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, which may be express and/or implied consent depending on the applicable law, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

However, please note that this will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before its withdrawal nor, when applicable law allows, will it affect the processing of your personal information conducted in reliance on lawful processing grounds other than consent.

Opting out of marketing and promotional communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing and promotional communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the emails that we send, or by contacting us. You will then be removed from the marketing lists. However, we may still communicate with you — for example, to send you service-related messages that are necessary for the administration and use of your account, to respond to service requests, or for other non-marketing purposes.

Account Information

If you would at any time like to review or change the information in your account or terminate your account, you can log in to your account settings and update your user account.

Upon your request to terminate your account, we will deactivate or delete your account and information from our active databases. However, we may retain some information in our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigations, enforce our legal terms and/or comply with applicable legal requirements.

Cookies and similar technologies: Most Web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove cookies and to reject cookies. If you choose to remove cookies or reject cookies, this could affect certain features or services of our Services.

If you have questions or comments about your privacy rights, you may email us at [email protected].

  1. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At this stage no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this privacy notice.

  1. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

In Short: Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this privacy notice, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.

  1. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

https://www.linkedin.com/company/unido-digital/

  1. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?

You have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please visit the contact form on this website, use the Whatsapp icon, or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unido-digital/

 

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Colombia Establishes Measures to Protect Users from Receiving Spam Text Messages

Operators, providers, and other companies included in the regulation may face sanctions from the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce if they fail to comply.
Posted On November 11, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
Banco de la República, the central bank of Colombia, in Bogotá. (Photo credit: Camilo Sanchez)
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What Will the Colombian Central Bank Do After a Better Inflation Print?

Will Banco de la República upgrade its November meeting to a "decision" meeting in order to cut rates from 13.25% and start the easing cycle?
Posted On November 11, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
Mikhail Krasnov, a Russian-born academic who was elected mayor of Tunja, Colombia, in front of a classroom whiteboard.
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Meet Mikhail Krasnov, the Russian Academic Who Was Just Elected Mayor of Tunja, Colombia

The 45-year-old with a doctorate and four master's degrees arrived to Boyacá 15 years ago — never imagining he would someday lead the department capital.
Posted On November 10, 2023
, By Santiago Ramirez
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Frontera Energy and GCX Energy Report New Discovery at Offshore Guyana Well

Frontera board chair Gabriel de Alba called the discovery another positive development for the company's "potentially transformational investments in Guyana."
Posted On November 9, 2023
, By Jared Wade
A rendering of Cirion's São Paulo office that was slated to open in October 2023. (Credit: Cirion)
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Interview: Along with Changing Its Brand, Cirion Has Continued to Evolve as a Digital Services Provider

"Cirion brings a lot of things to our clients, but we base all of it on the user experience. We work hand in hand with the clients through the entire journey."
Posted On November 7, 2023
, By Loren Moss
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Fitch Ratings Upgrades Tigo UNE Ratings to B+ with an “Evolving” Outlook

"This equity injection, along with an agreement to rollover bank debt with Bancolombia, have allowed the company to greatly reduce its refinancing risk," stated Fitch.
Posted On November 7, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
Tecnoglass window-making factory in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo credit: Liliana Padierna)
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Tecnoglass Reports Third Quarter Revenues of $210.7 Million USD

CFO Santiago Giraldo: “We see our business performing exceptionally well in a challenging market with share gains driving double-digit organic growth."
Posted On November 6, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
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Nequi Signs Partnership with TerraPay to Facilitate Remittances

"After receiving their remittance in Nequi, users can use the app to send money to other people, make digital and physical payments," said Maria del Pilar Correa of Nequi.
Posted On November 6, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
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Canadian Tourists Will Have to Pay a Fee to Enter Colombia Starting November 14

The entry fee will cost Canadians 256,000 Colombian pesos and is being imposed in line with the international norm of "reciprocity," according to Migration Colombia.
Posted On November 6, 2023
, By Santiago Ramirez
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Appetite for Investing in Colombian Energy Infrastructure Has Been Dampened by Regulatory Actions

The depressed climate has lowered expectations that the energy generation system will realize the new capacity required to meet demand in the "medium term," per the agency.
Posted On November 6, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
Members of the La Misión de Observación Electoral (MOE) meeting in August before the elections.
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Election Day Was Peaceful in Colombia but Violence Against Political Leaders Increased During Campaigns

Although Colombia’s regional elections were more peaceful than those held four years ago, they showed that organized crime continues to be a severe threat to electoral proceedings.
Posted On November 4, 2023
, By Insight Crime
Banco de la Republica, the central bank of Colombia, in Bogotá.
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What Jumps Out: Colombia Gets Back to Business After Regional and Local Elections

Banco de la República left interest rates at 13.25%, a terminal rate that needs to come down ASAP. The cut doesn't need to be radical but at least signal that the easing cycle has begun.
Posted On November 3, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
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ELN Is Responsible for the Kidnapping of Luis Diaz’s Father, According to the Colombian Government

Luis Manuel has been detained for six days since he and Lucho’s mother were kidnapped on Saturday from a gas station in their home department of La Guajira.
Posted On November 2, 2023
, By Santiago Ramirez
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How Tren de Aragua Built a Transnational Criminal Empire

The first reports of Tren de Aragua’s expansion outside of Venezuela appeared in 2018. As migrants headed further south, so did Tren de Aragua.
Posted On October 31, 2023
, By Insight Crime
Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez speaks during the Kenyan delegation's trip to Colombia. (Credit MinCIT)
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Colombia’s ‘Ella Exporta Africa’ Program Will Support Women-Led Companies Sending Exports to Africa

Called “Ella Exporta Africa” (She Exports Africa), the program will provide consulting, technical assistance, and other complementary services to 30 companies. 
Posted On October 30, 2023
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia to Invest Some $25 Million USD into Tourism Projects and Infrastructure

The majority of the funding will go toward the construction of 88 piers on various waterways in Colombia.
Posted On October 30, 2023
, By Gustavo Mejia
Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaking at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland in January 2023. (Photo credit: World Economic Forum / Boris Baldinger)
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What Jumps Out: Musings About Colombia’s Local Elections and Context Regarding the Rebuke of President Petro

According to J.P. Morgan, this was a rejection of Petro presidency. That is clear for all to see. Where they are a little off is suggesting that this will impact the reform process.
Posted On October 30, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
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Fitch Ratings Downgrades Canacol Energy Following Pipeline and EPM Contract Cancellations

"Fitch expects CNE's volumes sold, as percentage of total gas production, under long-term take-or-pay contracts to reduce from 99% in 2023 to 50% in 2026."
Posted On October 30, 2023
, By Jared Wade
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Procaps Named Most Innovative Company in Colombian Pharma Sector by ANDI and Dinero

This is the fifth straight year Procaps has placed first in the annual "innovation ranking," which measures firms in Colombia on their innovation capacity in areas including organizational culture, product innovation, and marketing.
Posted On October 30, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
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Colombia Wants to Increase Exports of Coffee, Beef, and More to Vietnam

The two nations agreed to start working toward their shared goals by working to overcome technical and regulatory barriers to trade.
Posted On October 30, 2023
, By Gustavo Mejia
Bricks of a record-breaking $4.6 million seizure of fentanyl and meth by the US Customs and Border Protection in 2019. (Photo credit: Jerry Glaser / US Customs and Border Protection)
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Latin American Countries Have Raised Alarms About an Increase in Medical Fentanyl Seizures

While there is some cause for concern, medical fentanyl is significantly different from the illicit fentanyl that has caused a health crisis in the US and Mexico.
Posted On October 26, 2023
, By Insight Crime
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In a Win for Health Advocates, Colombian Constitutional Court Upholds Tax on Sugary Drinks

Perhaps, instead of wasting time and money on lawyers, beverage companies should have spent their cash on R&D for new healthier products.
Posted On October 26, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
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Local Colombian Elections Are Upon Us — Along with Hopes for a More Democratic Venezuela

Colombia has a vested interest in the potential of having a future democratic neighbor, and last week, we saw Washington lift sanctions on Caracas for six months.
Posted On October 24, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
Filandia, a small town in Quindio, Colombia.
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Filandia and Zapatoca Honored Among the Best Tourism Villages of 2023

While both towns have been overshadowed by more-well-known nearby locations, the UNWTO is recognizing the unique beauty and wonder of these gems.
Posted On October 24, 2023
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Rebels in Cauca Make War While Talking Peace

Peace talks in Cauca hang by a thread after the killing of a Colombian soldier by the ex-FARC mafia.
Posted On October 22, 2023
, By Insight Crime
Manolo Constain, manager of the services sector at Invest Pacific, at TechCruch Disrupt in San Francisco. (Photo credit: Invest Pacific)
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Invest Pacific and ProColombia Traveled to California to Promote Tech and Services Investment in Southwest Colombia

Manolo Constain of Invest Pacific said that the trip was designed to generate investment, foster job creation, and "reinforce commercial ties between the two territories."
Posted On October 22, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
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What Jumps Out: Who Will Pay the Bills?

Much of the private sector continues to think that a sovereign nation can continue to operate, pay the bills, and support all the public services required even with everyone paying the minimum taxes possible.
Posted On October 21, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
Photo: Fernando Villavicencio attending a session of the National Assembly of Ecuador in 2022.
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Six Colombians Implicated in the Assassination of Ecuadorian Presidential Candidate Were Killed in a Guayaquil Prison

A seventh suspect was also killed in Quito prison the following day, according to local authorities.
Posted On October 20, 2023
, By Santiago Ramirez
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Authorities Arrest Criminal Group that Detained and Robbed Foreigners in Medellín

The organized criminal group allegedly killed at least one person and stole nearly half a million dollars worth of cash and valuables. 
Posted On October 19, 2023
, By Santiago Ramirez
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Colombian Regulator Rules in Favor of Avianca in Bogotá Airport Slot Dispute with LATAM

Santiago Álvarez, executive director of LATAM in Colombia, accepted the ruling and noted the Chilean airline will adhere to slot requirements throughout the upcoming high-volume travel season.
Posted On October 18, 2023
, By Gustavo Mejia
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Procaps Enters into Agreement with BDR Pharmaceuticals to Expand Oncology Portfolio in Latin America

Many of these molecules, if approved, will likely be introduced to our region for the first time," said Dr. Camilo Camacho, COO of Procaps Group.
Posted On October 18, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
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How Counterfeit Dollars Are Overrunning Venezuela

Venezuela’s rampant dollarization has fed a national demand for counterfeit dollars, and criminal groups in neighboring Colombia and Peru have ramped up production.
Posted On October 17, 2023
, By Insight Crime
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Frederik Jacobsen: The Low-Cost Carrier Model Is Here to Stay in Latin America but Governments Need to Think Bigger About Aviation

"We need the governments to work together to build the environment that will bring this capital, which is essential to developing aviation."
Posted On October 17, 2023
, By Loren Moss
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Delta and LATAM Are Adding Six Routes in Latin America, Including Flights from Colombia to Atlanta

A second Delta flight from Bogotá to Atlanta will launch on October 29, while a seasonal route from Cartagena to Atlanta starts in December.
Posted On October 17, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
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CYS Consortium Selected to Finish Remaining Work on the Hidroituango Dam

The consortium is composed of the companies LTD Sucursal Colombia, Schrader Camargo S.A.S., and Yellow River CO.
Posted On October 16, 2023
, By Gustavo Mejia
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Bayport Colombia Receives $9 Million USD Financing from MicroVest Capital

The Bayport Management subsidiary says the financing will help improve Colombians' "quality of life in terms of access to better health, education, housing, and micro-enterprises."
Posted On October 16, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
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EDF Renewables Abandons Solar Energy Project in Colombia Following Regulatory Complications

The French firm cited "significant delays in granting the environmental permits and licenses by local entities."
Posted On October 15, 2023
, By Gustavo Mejia
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Tigo UNE to Receive $142 Million USD in Capitalization Following Joint Agreement by Millicom and EPM

The funds will be used to "prioritize the construction of digital highways" and "expand the connectivity service to millions of users," said the companies.
Posted On October 14, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
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What Jumps Out: El Niño Debate Continues to Highlight the Failings with Colombia’s Energy Supply

Despite the rain this week, the environment minister announced an immediate $410 million USD relief fund to combat the effects of El Niño.
Posted On October 13, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
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Gangs Continue to Wait for Total Peace to Reach Buenaventura, Colombia

"We hope that the government complies with the agreement and that this is not like the 12 or 16 past peace processes that have failed in Colombia," said Jerónimo.
Posted On October 12, 2023
, By Insight Crime
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Fearing the Firm Won’t Pay Its Debt, Reficar Asks a US Court to Freeze CB&I Assets

Ecopetrol subsidiary Reficar has asserted that CB&I has entered into an internal restructuring to avoid honoring the debt a court ordered it to pay in June.
Posted On October 9, 2023
, By Gustavo Mejia
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Brayan Montoya Explains the “Guardia Indigena” Community Justice Model Employed in Colombia’s Indigenous Communities

"We are in the first free territory of Latin American, thanks to Benkos Biohó," said Brayan Montoya in this interview from historic San Basilio de Palenque.
Posted On October 9, 2023
, By Loren Moss
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What Jumps Out: How Will the Latest Inflation Report Influence the Central Bank’s Rate Decision?

The central bank could hit Fedesarrollo's year-end estimate of 12.5% with cuts of 25 and 50 basis points in October and December, respectively.
Posted On October 9, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
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Colombia Business News Recap for October 8th, 2023

It’s election season, so lots of political news: No surprise there. Some nasty assassinations, though!
Posted On October 8, 2023
, By Loren Moss
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Members of Indigenous Minga Take Over Lobby of Semana Magazine

The indigenous takeover of Semana's lobby stirred up wide-ranging emotions about the publication and the free press at large in Colombia.
Posted On October 7, 2023
, By Santiago Ramirez
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COVID Huckster Family Captured In Colombia Sentenced To 151 Months In US Federal Prison

Before marketing MMS as a cure for COVID-19, the Grenons marketed MMS as a miracle cure-all for dozens of other serious diseases and disorders, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and leukemia.
Posted On October 7, 2023
, By Loren Moss
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Colombian Transitional Justice Authority Is Investigating Strategic Use of Gender-Based Violence During Conflict

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace announced the opening of a judicial process dubbed “Macrocase 11” to further examine sexual and gender-based violence by armed groups.
Posted On October 5, 2023
, By Insight Crime
PriceSmart's second location in Medellín, Colombia. (Photo credit: PriceSmart)
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PriceSmart Opens Second Location in Medellín, Colombia

This marks the 10th store for PriceSmart in Colombia, which so far is the retailers only South American market.
Posted On October 5, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
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Daniel Quintero Abruptly Resigns as Mayor of Medellín

Óscar de Jesús Hurtado Pérez was appointed to take over as acting mayor until the end of the year.
Posted On October 5, 2023
, By Gustavo Mejia
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Roberto Ortiz and Alejandro Éder Are the Favorites to Win the Cali Mayoral Election

Ortiz has a sizable lead in the latest poll but Éder's support has jumped and he now has the backing of Diana Rojas after she dropped out of the race.
Posted On October 1, 2023
, By Gustavo Mejia
Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez speaks during the Kenyan delegation's trip to Colombia. (Credit MinCIT)
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Kenyan Delegation Visits Colombia in an Effort to Strengthen Trade

Francia Márquez: "We have to think about new trade rules in collaboration where we can see each other as equals, where we all win: Kenya wins and Colombia wins."
Posted On October 1, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
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Tecnoglass Rebrands ES Windows Subsidiary to ES and Unveils New Logo

"As we unveil our new logo and brand, we're celebrating more than 40 years of history and success that has brought us here," said Jose Manuel Daes, CEO of ES.
Posted On October 1, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
The small but modernized airport services the comunities of Sapzurro & Capurganá, as well as surrounding rural areas. Historically these areas have been underdeveloped but are now receiving more attention-and funding.
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White House Advisor Traveled to the Darien Gap to Discuss Migration Surge with Colombian and Panamanian Leaders

Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall's visit to Panama and Colombia focused on assessing ways to reduce irregular migration and provide humanitarian relief.
Posted On September 30, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
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What Jumps Out: Colombian Central Bank Holds Steady as Unemployment Falls Further

For national unemployment, it is the lowest August since 2016. And for urban unemployment, it is the lowest August — EVER!
Posted On September 30, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
In September 2023, IKEA launched its first store in Colombia in Bogotá's Mallplaza NQS. (Photo credit: IKEA)
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IKEA Opens First Colombian Store in Bogotá, Plans to Launch Two More Next Year in Medellín and Cali

Even before the launch of this store in Bogotá, IKEA made plans to open stores next year in both Medellín and Cali.
Posted On September 30, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
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Finance Colombia Is a Supporting Partner for the Largest Corporate and Investment Banking Event in Latin America and the Caribbean

As a Supporting Partner, we have managed to secure a 10% discount for the readers and contacts of Finance Colombia. Register today.
Posted On September 29, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
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With Tulio Gómez Possibly Out of the Race, Dilian Francisca Toro Looks Poised to Once Again Become Governor of Valle del Cauca

Toro's only serious challenger, Tulio Gómez, a supermarket founder and football team owner, had his candidacy revoked by the National Electoral Council.
Posted On September 26, 2023
, By Gustavo Mejia
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The Rate Cut Conundrum Facing Colombia’s Central Bank

Colombia's Finance Ministry and the National Business Association of Colombia (ANDI) have spent weeks and months asking for rate cuts. Will they get what they want?
Posted On September 26, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
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