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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’s Supreme Court on February 3rd reaffirmed the conviction and sentencing of former Minister of Agriculture Andrés Felipe Arias Leiva for corruption years after Arias and his legal team pushed for his conviction to be reviewed.
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Former Agriculture Minister & International Fugitive Andrés Felipe Arias Loses Final Corruption Appeal

Arias fled to the US claiming political persecution but the US sent him back to Colombia to face his corruption charges.
Posted On February 14, 2023
, By Elle F. Yap
Last week in Colombia was one totally bereft of either macro data or economic surveys; this week will be the polar opposite.
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What Jumps Out: Protest Week?

Last week in Colombia was one totally bereft of either macro data or economic surveys; this week will be the polar opposite.
Posted On February 14, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
Bogotá's mayor Claudia Lopez and Colombian President Gustavo Petro traveling together to the meeting of Colombian capital cities in Guaviare credit: Andrea Puentes - Presidencia de la República
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Bogotá Metro Threatened As Colombia’s President Petro Insists On Redesigning Project Into A Subway, Mayor Claudia Lopez Stands Firm

Since his days as Bogotá's mayor, Petro has insisted on an underground subway. Now as President, he hopes to force his vision on current mayor Lopez.
Posted On February 14, 2023
, By Loren Moss
Violent taxi protest: Taxi drivers threw eggs at passing cars Photo© Loren Moss
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Colombian Taxi Guild Again Threatens Chaos, Airport Takeovers, Upset Over Driver Platforms Like Über, InDriver, DiDI

Too many of Bogotá's taxi drivers actually drive passengers to use alternative digital platforms through their often deplorable and unethical behavior.
Posted On February 14, 2023
, By Elle F. Yap
Pricesmart Poblado photo © Loren Moss
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Medellín Officials Begin Revocation Process Of Pricesmart Building Permits

Finance Colombia has reached out to PriceSmart multiple times but to date has received no comment on the matter.
Posted On February 13, 2023
, By Loren Moss
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Petro Administration Releases New National Development Plan Promising Massive Social Policy Shift

Gustavo Petro's plan proposes massive social reform and a change in Colombia's priorities. The price tag is estimated at $250 billion COP.
Posted On February 11, 2023
, By Elle F. Yap
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Colombian Low-Cost Airline Viva To Enter Financial Reorganization

The airline is not filing for bankruptcy but a form of non-judicial reorganization permitted under Colombian law during the COVID pandemic.
Posted On February 10, 2023
, By Loren Moss
the week of oil
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What Jumps Out: The Week of Oil

The oil sector dominated the headlines for a variety of reasons this week…and most of it was good news.
Posted On February 10, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
https://twitter.com/ArturoCharC
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Arturo Char Resigns From Colombian Senate To Fight Vote-Buying Allegations

Char is accused by former senator Aida Merlano, a former lover of his brother Alex, who herself is a fugitive from justice.
Posted On February 9, 2023
, By Elle F. Yap
JetSmart jet on the runway.
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Jetsmart Offers To Buy Viva, Further Disrupting Avianca-Viva Airline Merger Plan, Viva & Avianca Respond

A Jetsmart-Viva tieup could pose a serious threat to the Abra Group strategy of consolidating the South American airline market.
Posted On February 8, 2023
, By Loren Moss
Photo - Cristian Garavito Cruz - Presidencia de la República
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Colombian Foreign Ministry’s New Dress Code Stirs Controversy

Critics point out that the President himself doesn't comply with the sartorial standards.
Posted On February 7, 2023
, By Elle F. Yap
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Flora Growth Expects $90-$105 Million USD Revenues For Fiscal 2023

Flora's Forecasted growth incorporates Flora’s new German-based business through the acquisition of Franchise Global Health.
Posted On February 7, 2023
, By Loren Moss
Tecnoglass at NASDAQ Opening Bell
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Tecnoglass To Announce Q4 & Full Year 2022 Results On March 2 Conference Call

The company is coming off a strong year that saw it jump from NASDAQ to the NYSE, and defeat a short selling campaign while showing record revenues.
Posted On February 7, 2023
, By Loren Moss
Graphic: Melisa Murialdo
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Colombia Saw Inflation Spike To 13.2%, One Of The Five Highest Levels In Latin America

In contrast to the year 2021 that ended with inflation of 5.62%, in 2022, historically high annual inflation was recorded for Colombia of 13.12%, that is, 7.5 points higher than the previous year, a peak level that had not been registered since 1999, 23 years ago. The...
Posted On February 7, 2023
, By Melissa Murialdo
In many markets PriceSmart is the only reliable source for high quality grocery imports from the US, such as whole turkeys or authentic bacon, ham, cheeses & condiments.
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Construction Permit Irregularities Alleged In Second Medellín PriceSmart Location

Local officials and neighborhood representatives say construction permits were improperly issued.
Posted On February 7, 2023
, By Elle F. Yap
Pricesmart photo © Loren Moss
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Pricesmart To Increase Dividends By 7% Appoints Former Costco Executive To Board

Interim CEO Robert Price co-founded Pricesmart along with his late father, Sol Price.
Posted On February 6, 2023
, By Elle F. Yap
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Colombia Transfixed By Murder Of Young DJ While American Suspect Captured Fleeing To Turkey

The suspect was on the run from divorce proceedings back in Wisconsin, and killed the 23-year old Colombian in a fit of jealous rage.
Posted On February 6, 2023
, By Elle F. Yap
Photo: Twitter @ArisMining
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Aris Mining Reports Steady Gold Production With Its Colombian Mines in 2022; Expansion Planned

Marmato says it plans to spend $19 million on expanding the lifetime of the mines.
Posted On February 6, 2023
, By Elle F. Yap
What jumps out: A quiet week ahead?
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What Jumps Out: A Quiet Week Ahead?

Foreigners now own $26 billion USD in local Colombian debt.
Posted On February 6, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
Photo: By Russotp - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,
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Colombian Military Tracks 2nd Chinese Spy Balloon Across Its Airspace

The Chinese spy balloon did not follow established international communications or civil aviation safety protocols.
Posted On February 4, 2023
, By Loren Moss
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What Jumps Out: Quite The Week

Inflation seeks to be the highest in Colombia since 1999 based on DANE statistics.
Posted On February 3, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
The controversy centers around Laura Daniela Beltrán Palomares, a social media activist better known as Lalis
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Colombian “Influencer” Receives Fat Government Contracts, Watchdogs Accuse Petro Government of Passing Out “Marmalade”

The controversy centers around Laura Daniela Beltrán Palomares, a social media activist better known as Lalis
Posted On February 2, 2023
, By Elle F. Yap
Photo of Juan Camilo Mergesh courtesy ACI Medellín
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Juan Camilo Mergesh Appointed New Executive Director of ACI Medellín

Mergesh comes from France, where he studied and worked as an attorney.
Posted On February 1, 2023
, By Loren Moss
Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero (photo Twitter)
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Report Suggests New Hidroituango Contractors Have Troubled History

A new report has put into question the competency of the new contractors tasked to finishing the Hidroituango project in Medellín.
Posted On February 1, 2023
, By Elle F. Yap
AKT is a Colombian domestic motorcycle manufacturer with plans to expand internationally.
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Colombia Mandatory Accident Insurance Policy Issuance Up 48% After Government Discount Measures Introduced

Between December 19 and January 18, 2023, more than 1.3 million policies have already been issued.
Posted On February 1, 2023
, By Loren Moss
Photo courtesy Celsia
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Celsia Launches Siemens-Built Digital Substation In Tolima, Colombia

By using fiber optic technology, the new substation reduces copper use by 60%.
Posted On January 27, 2023
, By Loren Moss
Otoniel photo from Twitter account of President Ivan Duque
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Narcotics Kingpin & Gangster Otoniel Pleads Guilty in US, Faces Potential Life Sentence

Otoniel is the leader of the dangerous "Clan del Golfo" based near Colombia's Caribbean coast.
Posted On January 25, 2023
, By Elle F. Yap
Desalination Latam
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Discover The Latest Desalinization Innovations At Desalination Latin America 2023

25+ Desalinization projects in Latin America: Chile, Peru, Mexico and Argentina - ongoing and planned projects in the region
Posted On January 24, 2023
, By Loren Moss
Colombia's Ambassador Victoria González Ariza presents credentials to Guatemala's President Alejandro Giammattei in January, 2023 (photo: Guatemalan foreign ministry).
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Diplomatic Spat Breaks Out Between Colombia & Guatemala Over Anti-Corruption Efforts

Tensions rose further after Guatemala's president referred to the Colombian president's guerilla past.
Posted On January 23, 2023
, By Elle F. Yap
Photo courtesy grupo Nutresa
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Gilinski Slate Loses Court Fight In Nutresa Hostile Takeover Battle

The Gilinski-backed slate voted without a sufficient quorum, ruled the court.
Posted On January 21, 2023
, By Elle F. Yap
Photo: An Avianca 787 on the tarmac at José María Córdova International Airport near Medellín in Colombia. (Credit: Avianca)
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Colombia’s Transportation Ministry Orders Reconsideration Of Avianca Viva Merger

The ruling doesn't approve or deny the proposed Viva Avianca merger, but orders it be reconsidered by the civil aviation authority.
Posted On January 21, 2023
, By Elle F. Yap
It was an eclectic week, even by Colombian standards.
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What Jumps Out: End Of A Busy Week

It was an eclectic week, even by Colombian standards.
Posted On January 20, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
Colombiatex Photo: Liliana Padierna
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21 Countries Expected To Participate In Colombiatex Textiles Industry Event In Medellín

Colombia fashion exports reached $962.6 million USD, up 6.5% over 2021
Posted On January 17, 2023
, By Loren Moss
Where do chief economists expect the risk of stagflation?
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Davos Economists Say Global Recession Likely This Year

Two-thirds of those surveyed for the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook expect a global recession in 2023
Posted On January 17, 2023
, By Loren Moss
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What Jumps Out: The Week Ahead

President Petro is in Davos this week, attending the World Economic Forum.
Posted On January 16, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
The Gilinski family already owns several businesses in Colombia
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Jaime Gilinski Takes Control of Cali’s El Pais Newspaper

Gilinski took control of the insolvent El Pais by assuming approximately $2 million USD of the newspaper’s debt.
Posted On January 15, 2023
, By Loren Moss
President Gustavo Petro
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro Seeks To Block Capture of Narcotrafficking Kingpin

Colombia's attorney general says Petro's request to protect criminals is not legally justifiable.
Posted On January 14, 2023
, By Loren Moss
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What Jumps Out: The Week That Was

The Peso was badly hit during the holiday period dropping 4.87% to over 5,000 once again...
Posted On January 13, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
Reims, Marne, Champagne, France At the Comptoir de l'Industrie from the Musée départemental Albert-Kahn
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Colombian Taxes: Withholding Taxes Required On Services Provided By Individuals

In Colombia, contractors of individuals must take into account withholding tax and account for pension and health contributions.
Posted On January 13, 2023
, By Loren Moss
the Barak MX system offers flexible configuration that can be deployed in both terrestrial and maritime configurations and can defend against simultaneous aerial threats from multiple sources at different ranges.
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Colombia To Deploy Israeli Anti-Aircraft Missile Systems

Colombia's air defense capabilities currently lag behind regional militaries such as Chile and Venezuela.
Posted On January 12, 2023
, By Loren Moss
The Teleport Center is on Bogotá's north side.
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Heidrick & Struggles Opens Bogotá Office Led By Roberto Hall

Hall was most recently with Odgers Berndtson where he focused on the mining and petroleum sectors.
Posted On January 11, 2023
, By Loren Moss
Bonds & Loans 2022 Miami
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2022 Bonds & Loans Event Brought Together 412 Financiers From 32 Countries

The 2023 event is taking place on the 27th & 28th November 2023 at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami.
Posted On January 11, 2023
, By Loren Moss
Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero and his appointed General Manager of city-owned utility conglomerate EPM (Empresas Públicas de Medellín), Jorge Andrés Carrillo.
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Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero, EPM Head Jórge Andrés Carrillo Under New Prosecutorial Investigation

Prosecutors are investigating whether Quintero & Carrillo caused or allowed insurance coverage to lapse on the $5 billion hydroelectric dam.
Posted On January 10, 2023
, By Loren Moss
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What Jumps Out: Open For Business

It has been a busy week for President Petro with visits to Santiago, Chile and Caracas, Venezuela.
Posted On January 10, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
Hired in October 2019 to the role of Managing Director and Chief Legal Counsel, Khiron Europe, Katterbach's promotion to the position of President aligns with the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion throughout the organization, including at the executive level, the company said in a statement.
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Khiron Inks Medical Cannabis Deal With Bogotá’s Capital Salud Health System

Khiron's Zerenia is to provide "Integrative Health Services and Pharmacotherapeutic Treatment with Medical Cannabis" to Capital Salud patients.
Posted On January 9, 2023
, By Loren Moss
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PriceSmart Continues Growth In Fiscal Q1 2023

Net merchandise sales grew 8.6%. Membership renewals were 87.9% and EPS grew 7.1% to $1.05 per share.
Posted On January 9, 2023
, By Loren Moss
Photo © Loren Moss
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Colombia Extends 40% Tariffs On Clothing & Garment Imports

The new tariffs are broader than those they replace, and apply to imports not exempted by free trade agreements.
Posted On January 8, 2023
, By Loren Moss
Photo courtesy Elbit Systems
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Colombia To Purchase Israeli 155mm Howitzer Artillery

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is also pursuing a deal for fourth generation jet fighters to replace the country’s obsolete Kfir jets.
Posted On January 7, 2023
, By Loren Moss
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What Jumps Out: Inflation Concerns

CPI may yet go higher, obviously not to those seen on the streets of Caracas or Buenos Aires, but only Chile (13.3%) amongst the mainstream Latam economies has higher inflation.
Posted On January 6, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
John Maya Salazar, new general manager of EPM. (Photo credit: EPM)
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John Maya Salazar Takes Over as General Manager of EPM in Medellín

This marks a return to EPM for John Maya Salazar, who has nearly four decades of experience including 33 years in the public sector, per the company.
Posted On January 6, 2023
, By Editorial Staff
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Colombia Fighter Jet Negotiations Collapse, Creating Opening For Lockheed Martin’s F-16

Saab's Gripen & Dassault's Rafale were finalists, but the budget allocation expired, halting negotiations.
Posted On January 5, 2023
, By Loren Moss
US Army photo by Sgt. Walter H. Lowell
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White House Nominates Jean Elizabeth Manes As Next Ambassador To Colombia

Previously, Manes served as US Ambassador to El Salvador from 2016 to 2019.
Posted On January 5, 2023
, By Loren Moss
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