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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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Atanasio Girardot “Tienditas” Bridge Opens Between Colombia And Venezuela

The bridge was never opened when finished due to rising tensions between the two neighbors.
Posted On January 3, 2023
, By Loren Moss
Construction workers labor to complete the Hidroituango hydroelectric project (photo © Loren Moss)
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Colombia’s Law Reducing Work Week From 48 To 42 Hours Takes Effect

The new law repeals old laws which required employers to provide paid family, recreational, cultural, sports, and training time off.
Posted On January 3, 2023
, By Loren Moss
Motorcycle
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Colombia’s Compulsory Vehicle Insurance (SOAT) Rates Adjusted For 2023

Colombia's compulsory vehicle liability insurance provides roughly $72,000 or $192,000 USD in injury & disability coverage, depending on tier.
Posted On January 3, 2023
, By Loren Moss
What Jumps Out - waiting for the kings
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What Jumps Out: Waiting for the Kings

The hope is that Colombia can start to resemble the sum of its parts which would allow the reduction of poverty and the flourishing of a country with incredible potential.
Posted On January 3, 2023
, By Rupert Stebbings
Photo: Torre El Dorado (Twitter)
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Medellin’s International Airport Closed Due To Runway Incident

A 12-seat Cessna Citation X with a US registration N156VP left the runway as it landed, arriving on a flight from Panamá.
Posted On December 29, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Above photo: «Ecopetrol» de Dvalencia – Own work, used under license CC BY-SA 3.0 vía Wikimedia Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ecopetrol.jpg#/media/File:Ecopetrol.jpg
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Ecopetrol Takes Out $1 Billion USD Syndicated Bank Loan

Ecopetrol says the loan will primarily be used to pay existing debt.
Posted On December 27, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Photo credit: Tienda Movistar» de Andreuvv - Trabajo propio. Disponible bajo la licencia CC BY-SA 3.0 vía Wikimedia Commons
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Fitch Confirms Telefónica Movistar in Colombia at AAA

Telefónica Movistar is the second largest telecommunications operator in Colombia, offering mobile, fixed & B2B services.
Posted On December 27, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Porky Pig - Fair Use: Bob Clampett's Porky Pig intro in 1938–1939
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After Running Anti-Meat Campaign, Medellín’s Mayor Wants To Give Away Free Pigs

Mayor Daniel Quintero quickly returned to Twitter to insist that the free neighborhood pigs would not be alive.
Posted On December 27, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Mad Cow in Bogota
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Mad Cow Chases Police Through The Streets of Bogotá

A resident captured the mayhem on video and published it, captioned “things I would miss if I lived in Europe.”
Posted On December 27, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Colombia Business News Recap
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Colombia Business News Recap for December 26, 2022

More Mayor McMeat, Hidroituango, Colombia's Minimum Wage, Mangos & Potatoes, Peru's Problem with Petro
Posted On December 27, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Mangos from Santa Fé de Antioquia, Colombia (photo © Loren Moss)
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Colombia Begins Exporting Mangos To The United States

The US mango import market is worth over half a billion dollars. Today, most come from México & Perú.
Posted On December 23, 2022
, By Loren Moss
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What Jumps Out: The Week That Was

Ocampo added that inflation should have slowed in December & this will allow the central bank to cease the tightening cycle.
Posted On December 23, 2022
, By Rupert Stebbings
Photo © Loren Moss
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Colombia Soundly Defeated At WTO Arbitration Panel In Potato Trade Dispute With EU

Even though potatoes are native to Colombia, agricultural and supply chain inefficiencies allow European imports to compete on price.
Posted On December 21, 2022
, By Loren Moss
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Explosion At Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport Leaves 3 Injured, Disrupts Flights

As of publication, airport operator Opain S.A. has not shared details regarding the status of the three injured workers.
Posted On December 21, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro (left) has expressed an ideological affinity for disgraced Peruvian President Pedro Castillo (right).
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Peru’s Government Issues Formal Protest, Calls Gustavo Petro’s Statements “Unacceptable”

It is too early to tell how bilateral relations will play out, with Petro behaving as Castillo’s international advocate.
Posted On December 21, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Sergio Rincón, president of Bavaria & Cia beer company
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More Beer! Bavaria To Build New Brewery South of Barranquilla, Colombia

The Palmar de Varela brewery will turn out Bavaria brands such as Águila, Poker, and Club Colombia. Bavaria is a unit of ABInBev.
Posted On December 20, 2022
, By Loren Moss
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Aon & Friends Host 80km Wellness Bike Trek Outside Bogotá

Aon held the first "Biken' Brunch" where Colombian professionals participated in an 80km ride through Sopó, Sesquilé & Guatavita.
Posted On December 20, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Photo courtesy Campetrol
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Despite Headwinds, Colombian Petroleum Exports Up 53% In 2022

In November, 155 drilling & workover rigs were registered, exceeding the pre-pandemic activity of 136 rigs in January 2020.
Posted On December 20, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Photo courtesy Hazel Daniela Zúñiga
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Hazel Daniela Zúñiga Named Miss Tourism Americas At Miss Tourism World Pageant

Zúñiga graduated magna laude from the Sergio Arboleda University, where she studied marketing and international business.
Posted On December 20, 2022
, By Loren Moss
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Hidroituango Hydroelectric Dam Is Finally Producing Electricity

Hidroituango is the newest of EPM’s 19 hydroelectric dams.
Posted On December 20, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Anenawachon
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A Wayúu Christmas Greeting for 2022

The Wayúu people live in a region that spans Colombia and Venezuela across the La Guajira peninsula.
Posted On December 19, 2022
, By Loren Moss
The week ahead will feature a number of economic releases.
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What Jumps Out: The Holiday Week Ahead

Even though Christmas is this coming weekend, the week ahead will feature a number of economic releases.
Posted On December 19, 2022
, By Rupert Stebbings
Homicide Crime Photo Courtesy Geralt Pixabay
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Insight Crime: Murders of Colombia’s Social Leaders at 6-Year High Despite Peace Talks

199 social leaders had been killed so far this year from January to early December.
Posted On December 16, 2022
, By Insight Crime
Photo: Juan Cano - Presidency
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Government Sets 2023 Minimum Wage For Colombia

Petro confirmed a salary increase of16% and an increase in the transport subsidy of 20%.
Posted On December 16, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Photo © Loren Moss
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University of Pennsylvania Offering Free Online Course: Economic History of Latin America

It is an interdisciplinary course that encompasses the most recent contributions in economics, economic history, political science, archeology, and other fields.
Posted On December 16, 2022
, By Loren Moss
The 2023 Bonds & Loans event will take place November 27th & 28th at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
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2022 Bonds & Loans Latin America & Caribbean Award Winners Announced

The 2023 Bonds & Loans event will take place November 27th & 28th at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
Posted On December 15, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Image from Germán Fernández (Twitter)
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EPM Falls Victim To Ransomware Attack

4,000 workers were sent home, and at least 304,000 utility customers in 125 municipalities are affected.
Posted On December 14, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Image by Tracia from Pixabay
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Visitors To Colombia Are Eligible For A Refund Of 19% VAT Tax On Purchases — Here’s How

Colombia has a high 19% tax on retail purchases. Visitors can get full refunds on departure - if they follow these steps.
Posted On December 14, 2022
, By Humberto Rodriguez
Image by ErikaWittlieb from Pixabay
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US Embassy: Holiday Travelers to Colombia Should Take Precautions

Travelers and residents should take steps to bolster personal security during the holiday season.
Posted On December 14, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Avianca Holdings Boing 787 in Rionegro Fitch Ratings liquidity
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Viva – Avianca Airline Merger Under Investigation For Violating Colombian Competition Laws

The SIC also said it is investigating Avianca’s general counsel, Richard Galindo Sánchez individually.
Posted On December 13, 2022
, By Loren Moss
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Auditors: Colombia’s Energy Transition Would Cost 8-11% of GDP Per Year

Colombia may have to choose which is most important between carbon neutrality and investment in social programs.
Posted On December 13, 2022
, By Loren Moss
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2022 Bonds & Loans Latin America & Caribbean Event Successfully Held In Miami

412 professionals attended the event this year representing 186 companies from 32 different countries and territories.
Posted On December 13, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Photo: Presidencia de Perú (Creative Commons)
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Insight Crime – From Maverick to Crook: The Predictable Downfall of Peru’s Pedro Castillo

While Castillo has had no connections to the Odebrecht scandal, he appears to have run very similar schemes within government to those which his predecessors were brought down for.
Posted On December 13, 2022
, By Insight Crime
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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CEO Sherry Bahrambeygui Resigns From PriceSmart

Robert Price, the Company's founder and Chairman of the Board, will become Interim Chief Executive Officer. 
Posted On December 13, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Pricesmart COVID temperature thermometer
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Op-Ed: Service, the Shadier Side of PriceSmart

Growth is hard, and many companies, lose their mojo as they expand. Is PriceSmart experiencing growing pains?
Posted On December 12, 2022
, By Loren Moss
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University of Cartagena, Harrisburg University Sign Cooperation Pact

The two universities pledge to work together to conduct research with social impact benefitting Caribbean populations.
Posted On December 11, 2022
, By Loren Moss
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What Jumps Out – The Week That Was: December 9

Looking back on the week several data points were published; none of which were particularly positive.
Posted On December 9, 2022
, By Rupert Stebbings
Tecnoglass at NASDAQ Opening Bell
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Tecnoglass Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 Cash Dividend

Located in Barranquilla, Colombia, the Company’s 2.7 million square foot, vertically integrated manufacturing complex serves over 1,000 global customers.
Posted On December 7, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero (photo Twitter)
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Chinese Consortium Sole Bidder To Finish EPM’s Hidroituango

2 years ago, the president of EPM's largest union told Finance Colombia the mayor wanted a Chinese firm to replace the consortium.
Posted On December 7, 2022
, By Loren Moss
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Medellín Hosts Successful CleanTec And TecnoEdificios Events

The 2nd edition of CleanTec Show and the 12th edition of TecnoEdificios ended with an attendance of nearly 300 people at the Intercontinental Hotel in Medellín.
Posted On December 3, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Photo courtesy of the Colombian Navy
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Gruesome Catch: Colombian Navy Captures Fishing Boat With 904 Kg of Finned Sharks

So far in 2022, the Colombian Navy has seized more than 7.4 tons of illegally caught fish the Colombian Pacific.
Posted On November 29, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Photo Courtesy of Fitzgerald Joseph
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Avianca Temporarily Strands Belize Masters Cycling Team In Colombia For No Visas – But Belize Is A Visa Free Country

One of the cyclists said Avianca demanded an onward travel ticket from México, but the team drove to Cancún, a short distance from Belize, and left their cars waiting at the airport.
Posted On November 29, 2022
, By Editorial Staff
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Colombia Seeks To Promote Natural & Cultural Tourism In Guainía

Guainía is a rural, sparsely populated department in Colombia's Southeast inhabited mostly by indigenous Colombians.
Posted On November 29, 2022
, By Loren Moss
The town of Marmato, Colombia last week issued a proclamation recognizing Collective Mining’s (TSXV: CNL) (OTCQX: CNLMF) social activities and efforts within the municipality.
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Collective Mining Applauded By Local Town For Social Outreach Efforts

"Collective is a company that listens to the communities and embraces the needs of our municipality," said Marmato Mayor Yesid Castro.
Posted On November 29, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Baru Beach (Photo © Loren Moss)
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Traveler Alert: Cartagena To Temporarily Close Beaches For Maintenance

The mayor of Cartagena decreed closures on the beaches of Barú, where there will be no tourist operations or marine or land access.
Posted On November 29, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Photo montage from twitter video by @ViviBarba
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Shocking Video Shows Colombian Migration Official Kicking Traveler At Bogotá’s International Airport

The union representing migration officers has already come out in defense of the official, though he can be seen attacking more than one person.
Posted On November 29, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Photo credit: Rusty Clark (Creative Commons License)
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KFC Fined By Colombian Government For Poor Quality

According to SIC, the fine is punishment for orders never delivered, delivered, late, or in poor condition, among other things.
Posted On November 29, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Sergio Guzmán (center) answers questions accompanied by Sergio Escobar of Medellín Global (left) and Luis Guillermo Suárez of the Medellín Chamber of Commerce. (Photo © Loren Moss)
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Interview: Sergio Guzmán Evaluates President Petro’s First 100 Days & What We Can Expect From The Administration Going Forward

"It is important for investors to be able to distinguish between the signal and the noise when it comes to Petro and judging by the market reaction, they still don't have a good read on the government."
Posted On November 27, 2022
, By Loren Moss
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What Jumps Out: The Week That Was

What we did see from the latest Fedesarrollo survey was the expectation that interest rates will rise to 12% by year end.
Posted On November 25, 2022
, By Rupert Stebbings
Ernesto Fajardo, president of Alpina, and the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Cecilia López.
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Alpina Launches New Powdered Milk Factory Outside Bogotá

The new factory is in Sopó, where the company has a base of operations and tourist facilities promoting the dairy industry.
Posted On November 24, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Adrian Neuhauser
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Avianca & Viva Present Appeal To Colombian Government’s Denial of Merger

Now that Viva and Avianca have presented an appeal, the Colombian government has 2 months to issue a ruling.
Posted On November 24, 2022
, By Loren Moss
Photo © Loren Moss
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Motorcycle Protests Expected Today Across Colombia

The protests are over the price of gasoline, mandatory accident insurance (SOAT), and alleged abuses by transit authorities, such as demanding cash bribes.
Posted On November 23, 2022
, By Loren Moss
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“Half Naked & Smoking:” Colombian Judge Suspended After Appearing In Bed During Virtual Court Proceeding

The judge, already known for racy photos on social media, was said to have crossed a line by her live video and behavior during a criminal court proceeding.
Posted On November 22, 2022
, By Loren Moss
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Airplane Crashes After Takeoff In Medellín, 8 Fatalities

According to a preliminary investigation, Colombia's civil aviation authority says that the pilots and plane were up to date on qualifications and paperwork.
Posted On November 21, 2022
, By Loren Moss
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