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Media Partnerships

//Finance Colombia is glad to support the efforts of event organizers domestically and internationally. We offer several different levels of collaboration based on your objectives & constraints.

Finance Colombia is glad to support the efforts of our event organizer partners domestically and internationally. We offer several different levels of collaboration based on your objectives & constraints.

Basic

Finance Colombia offers the following:

  • 728×90 OR 300×250 banner ad in rotation on all article pages and front page
  • 1 email announcing the event to our subscriber base before the event. You provide HTML
  • 12 social media posts: up to 1 per week, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
  • 1 pre-event article announcing and promoting the event
  • 1 post-event article

 

You offer the following:

  • 3 all access media passes (editor, photographer, assistant) for events within Colombia, or 2 all access media passes for events outside of Colombia, including privileges of paid attendees (meals, event receptions, functions, etc.)
  • Prominent listing as media partner with our logo (and link on electronic media) on all print and electronic promotional materials, event programs, etc. including stage backdrops, and photographer’s curtains.
  • Table and suitable space to share our promotional material (primarily offering free subscriptions to attendees) and permission to offer free subscriptions to attendees
  • Airfare + Hotel to and from the event per our travel policy:
    • International, Bogotá: 1 hotel room (official event venue hotel) & 2 business class airfares
    • Rest of Colombia: 2 hotel rooms & 2 business class round trip fares
    • Events in Medellín do not require hotel room or air travel

Speaker / Moderator

We offer each other all of the above plus…

Finance Colombia offers:

  • 2 additional articles, promoting our participation, plus promoting the event (3 total).
  • 2 more promotional emails (up to 1 per month, maximum)
  • Cross platform promotion – banner ads on our other publications & social media channels as relevant: Finance Americas, Cognitive Business News, Lorenmoss.com, Unido Digital Media
  • Social media promotion, participation & engagement during the event
  • Active promotion of our participation via publisher & publication LinkedIn channels & groups, social media
  • Assistance & outreach (as necessary) with identifying & recruiting other speakers, invited guests & experts
  • Finance Colombia editors/publisher will  prepare and give relevant presentations and/or moderate up to 2 sessions, in English or Spanish

 

You offer:

  • Access to any VIP / optional extra-cost event functions
  • Full exhibit space during the event
  • 1 additional all-access exhibitor pass

 

Sponsor Package

We offer each other all of the above plus:

Finance Colombia offers:

  • Video and written interviews of speakers and/or organizers during the event (up to 5).
  • 12 additional social media posts (24 total)
  • 3 pre-event articles promoting the event, such as interviews with speakers
  • 3 (minimum) post-event articles highlighting the event’s success
  • Distribution of your content (such as white papers, reports, etc.) via Finance Colombia: Articles & banners with links to download
  • 2 additional email blasts (spread out, no more than 2 per month)

 

You offer:

  • $5,995 USD
  • 1 additional air fare & hotel room per above policy
  • Listing as silver level sponsor or above (or equivalent)

 

Additional Options

  • Keynote Speaker: Loren Moss, publisher of Finance Colombia will deliver opening or closing keynote presentation, researched and relevant to the event, English or Spanish $6,000 in addition to above – Speaker/Moderator or Sponsorship package
  • Outbound Marketing: A team of 3 of our bilingual outbound sales associates will contact and invite attendees to your event $11,000 USD / month

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The new space, located at Calle 48 # 28-40 in Bucaramanga aims to provide entrepreneurs access to incubation, acceleration and internationalization programs, specialized laboratories, prototyping, open innovation, technology transfer, high-level activities impact with partners, financing and coworking spaces.
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Santander Innovation Incubator Launched In Bucaramanga To Promote Entrepreneurship

The new space, located at Calle 48 # 28-40 in Bucaramanga aims to provide entrepreneurs access to incubation, acceleration and internationalization programs, specialized laboratories, prototyping, open innovation, technology transfer, high-level activities impact with partners, financing and coworking spaces.
Posted On February 5, 2021
, By Loren Moss
courtesy minsalud colombia
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Health Ministry Launches Portal To Inform Colombians Of Their Positions in COVID Vaccination Queue

Colombia’s Minister of Health and Social Protection, Fernando Ruiz Gómez has announced that today, the “Mi Vacuna” (My Vaccine) vaccination portal should go live, with the ability to inform Colombians of their “place in line” for the Coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine.
Posted On February 5, 2021
, By Loren Moss
PriceSmart
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PriceSmart To Open 50th Warehouse Club In Bucaramanga, Colombia This Fall

With the addition of this new Colombia club and the new clubs already under construction in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and the Kingston suburb of Portmore, Jamaica, PriceSmart expects to have 50 clubs in operation by spring 2022.
Posted On February 5, 2021
, By Loren Moss
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Sykes Launches AI Powered English Language Evaluator For CX Recruitment

Global contact center outsourcer Sykes has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered recruitment tool to evaluate the level of English for candidates who apply for bilingual customer service positions.
Posted On February 3, 2021
, By Loren Moss
KFC's
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KFC Broasted Online After Making Fun Of Colombian President’s Funeral Gaffe

KFC found itself in hot oil after ridiculing Colombia's President Ivan Duque online. The global fast food chain has no problem ridiculing the politicians in other countries but for whatever reason found broasting Duque for his gaffe eulogizing the Defense Minister too hot to handle and chickened out.
Posted On February 2, 2021
, By Loren Moss
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Wingo To Restart Twice Weekly Flights Between Bogotá & México City

Wingo has announced that beginning March 22, the airline will restart its Bogotá-México City route that had been operating before the Covid Pandemic last year. Wingo launched the route in December of 2016 and will return flying twice a week with a Boeing 737-800 and a capacity of 186 passengers per flight. “We are...
Posted On February 2, 2021
, By Loren Moss
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Alvaro Rendón Ousted From EPM By Quintero’s Board of Directors

During a board meeting yesterday called by EPM (Empresas Públicas de Medellín) CEO Alvaro Rendón after Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero asked for his resignation, the board of directors, appointed entirely by Mayor Quintero, confirmed his firing.
Posted On February 2, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Ivan Duque in Coveñas
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President Duque: Colombian Sars-Cov-2 Vaccinations To Begin February 20

The President says vaccinations start February 20, & Colombia has acquired 61.5 million doses, with an investment of more than 2 billion pesos, which guarantees vaccines for 35,250,000 Colombians during 2021.
Posted On February 2, 2021
, By Loren Moss
EPM General Manager Alvaro Rendón (left) with Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero (photo credit: EPM)
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More Turmoil At EPM: CEO Alvaro Rendón Dares Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero To Fire Him

EPM General Manager Alvaro Rendón says he will resign only after meeting with the Board of Directors, despite Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero's request for his head; this just days after Quintero dismissed Rendon's ouster as politically motivated false rumors.
Posted On February 1, 2021
, By Loren Moss
The Colombian Petroleum Association (ACP)
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Colombia’s Petroleum Sector Bullish On Exploration & Production In 2021

Colombia's petroleum industry group projects investment in oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) for 2021 between $3.1 and $3.45 billion USD, 51% higher than that of 2020.
Posted On January 29, 2021
, By Loren Moss
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Colombia’s 2020 Homicide Rate On Par With México, Exceeds El Salvador & Haiti says Insight Crime

While the homicide rate in Colombia fell again in 2020, the nation struggled to confront a number of other security threats. The 12,018 homicides recorded across the country last year marked a murder rate of 24.3 per 100,000 people, down just over six percent from the total killings tallied in 2019.
Posted On January 29, 2021
, By Insight Crime
Behamin Sebastián Benedikt Weber, Auer Hans Werner Schmitz, Lucasz Tomasz Banas and Daniel Alejandro Calacaño Sánchez were charged with illegal use of renewable natural resources, violating borders for the purpose of exploiting natural resources, and trespassing in areas of special importance.
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German, Polish, Venezuelan Men Arrested In Colombia For Tarantula Smuggling

Behamin Sebastián Benedikt Weber, Auer Hans Werner Schmitz, Lucasz Tomasz Banas and Daniel Alejandro Calacaño Sánchez were caught with 9 tarantulas and 1 egg. One of the German suspects presented an authorization by a German museum, but foreign museums have no authority to contravene Colombian environmental laws.
Posted On January 29, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Interjet
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Mexican Airline Interjet Hit With $219,450,750 Peso Fine By Colombian Transportation Regulators For Abandoning Dozens Of Passengers, Ignoring Government Orders

Former CEO William Shaw allegedly said “When Interjet arrived to the hospital, this patient was already dead…Nothing can save it and I’m going. I am going to the airline I am creating in Africa, or I am going to the airline that I am creating in The Dominican Republic.”
Posted On January 29, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Israel Sali Brami
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Alleged International Narcotrafficker Israel Sali Brami Captured By Colombian Authorities

Israel Salí Brami was wanted by Israeli authorities for belonging to a narcotics trafficking network along with criminals Golan Ben Baruch and Assi Moosh, both expelled by Migración Colombia in 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Posted On January 27, 2021
, By Loren Moss
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Ecopetrol Seeks To Purchase Control of ISA From Colombian Government

he fact that Ecopetrol has gone public with its intentions indicates the near certainty that a deal has been agreed upon in advance within Colombia’s government. It also reveals an intention of the Colombian government to raise cash without further direct indebtedness, by selling one government asset to another,...
Posted On January 27, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Photo Courtesy VIva Air
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Questions & Answers: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery for All Air Passengers Flying To The United States

The CDC announced an order requiring all air passengers arriving to the US from a foreign country to get tested no more than 3 days before their flight departs and to present the negative result or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 to the airline before boarding the flight.
Posted On January 26, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Image by Manuel de la Fuente from Pixabay
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MPC Capital Raises $100 Million USD To Build Green Energy Plants in Colombia, Jamaica, El Salvador

On the company website, it lists 5 projects under development in Colombia, plus one each in El Salvador and Jamaica, and says all projects will start construction in the second half of this year, and begin energy production at the end of 2022.
Posted On January 26, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Photo courtesy Whitehouse.gov
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Fitch Expects A Biden – Harris Administration To Be Positive For Latin America

Latin America could continue to benefit from re-shoring as the U.S. seeks to reduce its businesses reliance on Chinese suppliers. China’s own economic recovery will be a significant determinant of commodity prices.
Posted On January 25, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Above: PriceSmart has installed enclosures around cashiers to isolate them from shoppers during checkout, along with other safety measures. Pricesmart Medellín photo: Loren Moss
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Pricesmart December Sales Up 2.8%

PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) Net Merchandise Sales grew 2.8%, after negative 3.1% FX impact. Comparable Net Merchandise Sales decreased 1.7%, after 2.9% negative FX impact. E-Commerce Penetration was 2.8% of Total Net Merchandise Sales
Posted On January 25, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Transcom's future Bogotá facilities
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Transcom Re-Enters Latin America With A Bogotá Based Contact Center

Transcom’s operations in Colombia will function as a hybrid telework and on-premises contact center, with agents hired initially from the metropolitan Bogotá area. Offices are located in the Calle 100 business district on Bogotá’s north side.
Posted On January 22, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Start Path Empodera is a partnership under the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative
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Start Path Empodera: USAID & Mastercard Pledge $1.2 Million USD For Colombian Women Entrepreneurs

Start Path Empodera participants will receive direct mentorship from a select network of experts, business and leadership development training, networking opportunities, and financing of up to $20,000 USD per company, plus an additional $10,000 USD per company to invest in women’s inclusion and empowerment efforts.
Posted On January 22, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Inauguracion Festival de las Luces Parque Norte Medellin. Noviembre 13 de 2014. Fotografias Camara Lucida.
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Fitch Rates Medellin At bbb+ But Capped By Colombia Sovereign BBB- Rating

The affirmation reflects Fitch's expectations that Medellin will maintain an adequate operating performance and manageable debt levels in spite of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted On January 21, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Doble Calzada Del Oriente
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New $265 Million USD 8.5-Mile 4-Lane Highway Approved In Medellín Suburbs

This new route will head from the “Sancho Paisa Roundabout” named after a popular restaurant located at the junction where the Las Palmas Avenue leading out of Medellín already meets with the airport toll road and the highway to La Ceja, Antioquia; and head to an unincorporated area called El Tablazo, halfway...
Posted On January 20, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Join key industrial desalination companies, regulatory authorities, government, technology & equipment suppliers, and investors across Latin America, the US, Canada and Europe at the 3rd International investment conference and exhibition “Desalination Latin America” which will be held on 24-25 March 2021
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Attend The 3rd Annual Desalination Latin America Conference & Exhibition, March 24-25

Join key industrial desalination companies, regulatory authorities, government, technology & equipment suppliers, and investors across Latin America, the US, Canada and Europe at the 3rd International investment conference and exhibition “Desalination Latin America” which will be held on 24-25 March 2021
Posted On January 20, 2021
, By Loren Moss
© 2020 Loren Moss
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US Announces Strict New COVID Testing Requirements For Incoming Travelers, Including Citizens & Residents, No Exceptions!

All air passengers entering the United States must now present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within 3 calendar days of departure, or proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days. Airlines MUST DENY BOARDING to any passenger failing to meet these requirements.
Posted On January 19, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Photo credit: Loren Moss
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Colombia Sets Minimum Wage For 2021

The Colombian government has set minimum legal wages, transportation subsidies, and the integrated wage for higher paid employees for 2021, reflecting a 3.5% increase over 2020 levels.
Posted On January 19, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Interior Tunnel Hidroituango
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EPM’s Hidroituango Mediation Talks With Contractors Collapse, Warring Lawsuits Filed

While EPM seeks a litigation jurisdiction of Antioquia Administrative court, the consortium is countersuing in an international court, away from potential political influence in Antioquia’s capital of Medellín.
Posted On January 18, 2021
, By Loren Moss
ISAGEN Medellín.
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Isagen Purchases Two Solar Plants In Meta, Colombia

Colombian power generator Isagen has announced the acquisition of its first two solar plants in Colombia. The Llanos 4 and Llanos 5 plants are located in Puerto Gaitán, Meta with 27.4 MWp* and 25 MWp respectively. The solar facilities are expected to be operational in early 2022. These acquisitions are expected to...
Posted On January 18, 2021
, By Loren Moss
4 good jobs for explats in Colombia
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Sponsored Content: 4 Good Industries In Colombia For Expat Employment

Finding work in Colombia can be a challenge initially. There’s no doubt that putting your CV and face out there can be a daunting experience, particularly if you’ve just arrived in a new city. If you find yourself struggling to nail down some work in Colombia though, don’t sweat it...
Posted On January 18, 2021
, By Loren Moss
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Viva Air Captures Market Share During Pandemic, Now 2nd Largest Colombian Airline

Viva Air increased its market share in Colombia from 15 to 24% in 2020, despite the Coronavirus Pandemic and complete closure of Colombian airspace from March to October
Posted On January 18, 2021
, By Loren Moss
GE Ferrule for Hidroituango
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Turbine Replacement Begins At EPM’s Hidroituango Dam

After manufacturing, the units had to be shipped from Santos, Brazil to Colombian ports in the Caribbean, then deployed over roads as oversized cargo to the rural site of the Hidroituango hydroelectric dam in northern Antioquia.
Posted On January 18, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Image credit Tmaximumge
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All Travelers To Colombia Must Now Have Negative COVID PCR Test

It is important to obtain test results as close to the travel date as possible, because if the test results fall outside of the 96-hour window due to a flight delay, regardless of reason, the traveler may be denied boarding.
Posted On January 18, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Department for International Trade Colombia
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After Colombia Bans UK Flights, Britain Advises Against Travel To Colombia

Beginning 4am on January 15, 2021 visitors who have been in or transited through Colombia in the previous 10 days cannot enter the UK. British and Irish nationals, and third country nationals with residence rights in the UK arriving in the UK from Colombia will need to self-isolate with their households on their...
Posted On January 18, 2021
, By Loren Moss
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Fitch Affirms Colombia At BBB- But Outlook Negative

The negative outlook reflects downside risks to the economic growth outlook and uncertainties about the capacity of the government's policy response to decisively cut deficits and stabilize and eventually lower debt in the coming years, following the sharp rise in general government debt burden as a result of the...
Posted On January 18, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Medellín Mayor (center left) meets with ambassador Luis Diego Monsalve
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Medellín’s Quintero Administration Seeks Closer Ties With Chinese Government

Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero Met Last Week With Colombia's Ambassador in order to facilitate, closer ties with the People's Republic of China, and to encourage Chinese Investment in the City.
Posted On January 13, 2021
, By Loren Moss
Santiago Giraldo talks to Loren Moss
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Interview: The Right Strategy Is The Key to Tecnoglass Having a Record Year Despite Pandemic

"With this second factory in Colombia we're going to be able to source 100% of our glass needs from Colombia, from our joint venture factories. With the 2nd one given the fact that the first one is already at full capacity, we're going to be able to source everything, we're going to be able to have stable pricing...
Posted On December 28, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Colombia Issues New Dollar Denominated Bonds

Colombia’s central bank has announced the commencement of a global offering of additional global bonds to be denominated in US dollars due 2031, to be fungible with and to form a single series with the outstanding US $1 billion aggregate principal amount of Colombia's global bonds due 2031 that were previously...
Posted On December 23, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Groubani de Wikipedia en inglés.
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Colombia Enacts Immediate Emergency Travel Ban On Travel From United Kingdom

The Colombian government decided to immediately suspend the entry of flights & travelers from the United Kingdom,either direct or by connection; and also resolved that inadmissible foreigners must return to the country of origin immediately upon arrival.
Posted On December 22, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Colombia To Begin Tracking, Isolating Certain Foreign Travelers In Response To COVID Mutation

In addition, approximately 600 travelers that have entered Colombia since December 12, will be subject to tracking, isolation and monitoring through Colombia’s PRASS program:
Posted On December 22, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Viva Air’s Director of Airports & Control Center Alex Cipagauta
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Viva Air Relaunches Medellín, Colombia – Lima, Peru Nonstop Flights

After a hiatus of almost 7months without commercial flights between Medellín, Colombia and Lima, Peru, low-cost carrier Viva Air is restarting nonstop flights between the two Andean cities.
Posted On December 21, 2020
, By Loren Moss
World-class Custom tailored suitsmade strictly to measurein Medellín since 1967 Schedule your appointment viaWhatsapp +57 300 519-0302 Almacen & Sastreria Lord Accessories, art & executive gifts also in stock Mention Finance Colombia for special pricing on bespoke menswear
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World-class custom tailored suits in Medellín

Mention Finance Colombia for special pricing on bespoke menswear
Posted On December 21, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Davivienda's Bogotá headquarters. Photo credit: Loren Moss
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Moody’s Says Outlook Negative on Colombian Banks Davivienda, Bancolombia, & Grupo Aval’s Banco de Bogota

Moody's changed to negative, from stable, the outlook on Bancolombia's ratings, while it maintained the negative rating outlook on Banco de Bogota and Davivienda. These actions follow the change in outlook to negative, from stable, on the Government of Colombia's Baa2 government bond rating, on 3 December 2020.
Posted On December 17, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Felipe Bayon Ecopetrol Colombia Oil
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Ecopetrol CEO Felipe Bayón Innocent, No Longer Faces Jail, Rules Colombian Court

Furthermore, Ecopetrol presented in its defense a medical board’s findng that “the former worker has maladaptive personality traits that limit the therapeutic response, despite the multiple pharmacological schemes ordered by psychiatry and the supportive psychotherapy carried out both for psychiatry as clinical...
Posted On December 17, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Photo © Loren Moss
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Avianca Changes Redemption Model, Making It More Expensive To Earn LifeMiles & Difficult To Attain Elite Status

Passengers who credited miles to Lifemiles in the past also will find it nearly impossible to qualify for elite status while primarily flying Star Alliance partner airlines, as another new requirement is that to qualify for Lifemiles elite status, 80% of the qualifying miles must now be flown on Avianca.
Posted On December 17, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Photo: screen capture from Fiscalia General de Colombia
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Israeli Drug Kingpin Gabriel Kenigsberger Captured In Bogotá

Kenigsberger, though already convicted, is also still being investigated for participation in sexual exploitation of minors with the promotion of sexual tourism plans that included children.
Posted On December 15, 2020
, By Loren Moss
US DFC CEO Adam Boehler and US National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien joined Colombian President Iván Duque to announce the launch of the US-Colombia Growth Initiative. Photo credit: DFC
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US Development Finance Corporation Discusses Implementation Of US-Colombia Growth Initiative

Launched in August, the US-Colombia Growth Initiative is a bilateral framework to strengthen US-Colombia cooperation while leveraging the private sector and US Government tools and resources to create economic opportunity in rural Colombia.
Posted On December 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Leonor Espinosa Wins The Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice Award (PRNewsfoto/Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants)
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Colombian Chef Leonor Espinosa Honored By Colleagues WIth Estrella Damm Chef’s Choice Award

Espinosa, who won the Latin America's Best Female Chef Award in 2017, is renowned for her pioneering work to revive Colombian culinary traditions and for using food to promote cultural and social development in indigenous, afro-descendant, and rural communities.
Posted On December 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Moody’s Changes Colombia Sovereign Outlook To Negative From Stable

The outlook change to negative reflects risks that the economic and fiscal effects of the coronavirus shock, which Moody's identifies as a social risk under its ESG framework, may leave a lasting impact on Colombia's fiscal strength and its overall credit profile.
Posted On December 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Viva Air Opens New Operations Base In Cali, Colombia; Adds New Routes To Barranquilla & Santa Marta

Medellín based international low-cost air carrier Viva Air has added Cali, Colombia as a base of operations (in effect, a mini-hub), stationing two Airbus A320 Aircraft at Cali’s international airport, and adding new routes between Cali and both Barranquilla & Santa Marta, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. When...
Posted On December 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Ecopetrol President Felipe Bayón
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Arrest Order issued For Ecopetrol President Felipe Bayón

The president of Colombia’s largest company, oil giant Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC)) is facing arrest after a judge in the capital of Colombia’s Nariño department issued a warrant for his detention.
Posted On December 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Dr. Fernando Ruíz Gómez, Colombia’s minister of health. Photo courtesy Colombian Health Ministry
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Minister of Health: Despite Court Order, Visitors To Colombia Do Not Require PCR Test

In late November, an attorney, Alberto González Mebarack, launched a lawsuit in Bogotá to demand that the Colombian Ministry of Health reimpose the requirement for a negative PCR test on any traveler entering Colombia. After
Posted On December 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Colombia’s Comptroller General Announces Charges Against Politicians & Board For Hidroituango Failures

According to the comptroller, these 28 individuals would be responsible for economic losses exceeding $400 million USD. Among those individuals are former EPM general managers Federico Restrepo and Juan Esteban Calle; former mayors of Medellín Anibal Gaviria & Fabio Salazar, and former governors of Antioquia, Luis...
Posted On December 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Colombian visa (Photo credit: Bs980)
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Digital Nomads: Is Colombia’s New Freelancer Visa Right For You?

The m-type Colombian freelance visa is granted to expats who want to practice their profession independently within national territory. It was created to give foreign nationals the legal right to work remotely whilst living in Colombia for Colombian businesses and organizations. For expats who want to develop...
Posted On December 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Tecnoglass window-making factory in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo credit: Liliana Padierna)
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Tecnoglass Announces Q4 2020 Dividend

The dividend will be paid on January 29, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 31, 2020. Tecnoglass' tailored, high-end products are found on some of the world's most distinctive properties, including the El Dorado Airport (Bogota), United Nations Plaza (New York), Icon Bay...
Posted On December 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Photo: Zerenia's Youtube Channel
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Khiron Opening Zerenia Cannabis Treatment Clinic In Medellín

The Medellin clinic, with a grand opening planned for December 8, 2020, will support Khiron´s goal of expanding regional access to the firm’s clinical services and medical cannabis products for patients.
Posted On December 2, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Sitel is adding Barranquilla to Bogotá and Cali as the third Colombian city where the customer experience provider has a presence.
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Sitel Announces Hybrid Contact Center Coworking Space In Barranquilla, Colombia

Sitel is adding Barranquilla to Bogotá and Cali as the third Colombian city where the customer experience provider has a presence.
Posted On December 2, 2020
, By Loren Moss
ecopetrol america warrior colombia gulf of mexico
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Fitch Affirms Ecopetrol At BBB- With Negative Outlook

The rating agency highlighted Ecopetrol's liquidity profile, supported by its cash generation, strong access to capital markets and adequate debt maturity profile.
Posted On December 2, 2020
, By Loren Moss
En la foto, de izquierda a derecha aparecen: Andrés Valenzuela, Representante Legal de CNE Oil & Gas, Diego Mesa Puyo, Ministro de Minas y Energía, Armando Zamora Reyes, Presidente ANH, María Jimena Yáñez Gelvez, Vicepresidenta de Promoción y Asignación de Áreas - ANH y Rafael Pinto, Representante Legal de Parex Resources, durante la firma de contratos del tercer ciclo del Proceso Permanente de Asignación de Áreas en las instalaciones de la ANH - Diciembre 1 de 2020. Foto: ANH.
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Colombian Government Issues 4 New Petroleum Concessions To Parex Resources & Canacol Energy Unit

Colombia's ANH signed 4 new contracts today, as a conclusion of the third cycle of the Continuous Area Nomination Process, PPAA. Parex Resources and CNE Oil & Gas were awarded four areas, with associated investments estimated at approximately US$ 40 million.
Posted On December 1, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Finance Colombia executive editor Loren Moss was able to sit down with Grupo Renovatio general manager Francisco Sanclemente in Bogotá to understand the renewable energy auction and what it means for the industry, and for all Colombians.
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Video Interview: Renovatio’s Francisco Sanclemente Explains Colombia’s 1st Private Renewable Energy Auction

Finance Colombia executive editor Loren Moss was able to sit down with Grupo Renovatio general manager Francisco Sanclemente in Bogotá to understand the renewable energy auction and what it means for the industry, and for all Colombians.
Posted On December 1, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Alleged members of the “Los Call Center” crime gang prosecuted for over $1.4 million USD of credit card fraud
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Colombian Prosecutors Break Up “Los Call Center” Credit Card Mafia

Alleged members of the “Los Call Center” crime gang that operated throughout Colombia's "Eje Cafetero" coffee growing region prosecuted for over $1.4 million USD of credit card fraud
Posted On December 1, 2020
, By Loren Moss
With so much retail moving to e-commerce this year, and the resultant spike in malicious attempts targeting retailers, shoppers, and broader business in general, it is critical that all companies have personnel properly trained and empowered to address these threats.
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Colombian IT Security Firm Etek Offers Threat Intelligence Certification Course; Enrollment Open Now

With so much retail moving to e-commerce this year, and the resultant spike in malicious attempts targeting retailers, shoppers, and broader business in general, it is critical that all companies have personnel properly trained and empowered to address these threats.
Posted On December 1, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Hospital room Image by Cor Gaasbeek from Pixabay
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Expat Group: Visitors To Colombia Would Be Wise To Explore Travel Health Insurance Options. Here’s How

International visitors are once again able to travel to and from Colombia, but during this pandemic, ensuring that travelers are properly protected and have access to quality medical care is essential. In this interview, Expat
Posted On November 30, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Tecnoglass is a leading manufacturer of architectural glass, windows, and associated aluminum products for the global residential and commercial construction industries,
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Tecnoglass Completes Delisting From Colombia Exchange, Now Exclusively On NASDAQ as TGLS

Tecnoglass (NASDAQ: TGLS) has completed its delisting from Colombia's BVC stock exchange to focus on the US based NASDAQ, where over 99% of its trading volume already takes place.
Posted On November 30, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Ruíz has spent the last 24 years of her career at EPM, where she has held multiple posts including Director of Energy Regulation, and Executive Vice President of Business Management.
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EPM Appoints Blanca Liliana Ruíz Arroyave To Run Acquired Afinia Caribbean Electrical Utility

Ruíz has spent the last 24 years of her career at EPM, where she has held multiple posts including Director of Energy Regulation, and Executive Vice President of Business Management.
Posted On November 30, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Juan Diego Zapata will join the Viva Air Group as the new Director of Sales and Distribution.
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Juan Diego Zapata Joins Viva Air As Director Of Sales & Distribution

Viva Air has appointed Juan Diego Zapata as the new Director of Sales and Distribution to work closely with travel agencies and other travel and tourism industry actors to consolidate Viva’s position in both the tourist and corporate segments.
Posted On November 30, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Tantalum - Headline image by Alchemist-hp (www.pse-mendelejew.de) - Own work, FAL
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Auxico Resources Inks Deal With Minampro To Mine Tantalum, Niobium Rare Earth Metals In Vichada, Colombia

Auxico Resources Canada has signed a deal with Colombian firm Minampro Asociados to mine industrial sands from concessions in Vichada, Colombia containing Tantalum, Niobium, Ytterbium, Hafnium, neodymium, Scandium, Dysprosium, Praseodymium & Gadolinium
Posted On November 25, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Avianca Reaches Load Factor Of 66.7% For September Flights, Including Humanitarian Repatriations

In September 2020, Avianca and its subsidiaries transported a total of 164,859 air passengers including 5,342 passengers on repatriation flights, resulting in a monthly load factor of 66.7%.
Posted On November 24, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Strategy Discussion: CTO Sri Shivananda Talks About Paypal’s Push To Help Both The Enterprise & The Unbanked

Finance Colombia’s executive editor Loren Moss was able to speak with PayPal’s CTO Sri Shivananda about the company’s strategy in The Americas, but also drilling down into the company’s plans to bring the unbanked into the world of e-commerce.
Posted On November 21, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Eleonora Betancur (l) & Loren Moss. Photo credit: Liliana Padierna
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Interview: Eleonora Betancur Hopes To Leave Her Imprint On Medellin’s Investment Promotion Agency

Earlier this year, Eleonora Betancur was appointed executive director of ACI Medellin, the Colombian city's investment promotion agency. In this interview, she discusses with Finance Colombia's Loren Moss the new direction she hopes to take the organization.
Posted On November 20, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Avianca Promotes Adrian Neuhauser From CFO To Executive Vice President

Avianca Airlines announced this week that as part of its new management structure, current CFO Adrian Neuhauser will assume additional responsibilities relating to the airline’s operation and the company’s legal affairs as Corporate Executive Vice President, reporting to the CEO, Anko Van Der Werff.
Posted On November 20, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Photo credit: Liliana Padierna
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Interview: Etek CEO Praveen Sengar Discusses Adapting To Expat Life In Bogotá

Etek is a multinational IT security company headquartered in Miami, Florida but with operations run out of Bogotá, Colombia. Praveen Sengar was brought in as the company’s new CEO less than a year ago to energize the company’s culture and grow its global reach. In another interview, Sengar discusses the company’s...
Posted On November 20, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Get the free report about Current Status of the Lithium Industry in Latin America 2020
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Get The Free Report: Current Status Of The Latin American Lithium Industry 2020

Get the free report about Current Status of the Lithium Industry in Latin America 2020 prepared as a prologue to the 2nd Online Business Congress and 1-2-1 meetings “Lithium Latin America” (24-26 November), during which key industrial lithium producing enterprises, regulatory authorities, technology and equipment...
Posted On November 20, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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2020 Runoff Election Reminder For US Citizens Abroad

The U.S. 2020 general elections have passed, but election season is not over! If you vote in a state or jurisdiction with runoff elections for federal and local offices, the U.S. Embassy can assist with the return of your voting materials.
Posted On November 20, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Book Review-The Viva Effect: How The Irreverent Turned Dreams Into An Airborne Reality (Spanish Version: El Efecto Viva)

The book starts off with a glowing account of the airline’s creation, almost superlative in its description of the personalities involved. However, in the second half the book takes a frank and candid tone when approaching the airline’s growing pains, internal conflict among the founders & investors, missteps,...
Posted On November 11, 2020
, By Loren Moss
ColCapital is pleased to invite you to participate in the new version of its annual awards event, recognizing private equity managers with the greatest impact in the Colombian economy. Recognition will be awarded for the adaptation of companies or projects invested by private equity funds that mitigate, minimize or potentiate the effects generated by the current economic and health crisis due to the pandemic affecting the world.
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Carlyle Group’s David Rubenstein To Keynote ColCapital Awards This Friday

ColCapital is pleased to invite you to participate in the new version of its annual awards event, recognizing private equity managers with the greatest impact in the Colombian economy. Recognition will be awarded for the adaptation of companies or projects invested by private equity funds that mitigate, minimize...
Posted On November 11, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Interview: Tecnoglass CFO Santiago Giraldo Discusses The Company’s New $300 Million USD Credit Facility + Land Deal For New Factory

Tecnoglass (NASDAQ: TGLS) just closed on a $300 million USD credit facility from a syndicate of banks. In this Finance Colombia exclusive interview with CFO Santiago Giraldo, he also explains the company's innovative stock-for-land real estate deal for the site of their new factory, part of a joint venture with...
Posted On November 3, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Atico Mining Announces Q3 Operating Results For Its El Roble Mine In Chocó, Colombia

Atico Mining's El Roble mine production for the third quarter 2020 totaled 5.55 million pounds of copper and 2,487 ounces of gold in concentrates, a decrease of 3% for copper and 25% for gold over the same period in 2019.
Posted On November 3, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Tecnoglass Successfully Closes On $300 Million USD Credit Facility

With a new $300 million USD senior secured credit facility consisting of a $250 million delayed draw term loan and a $50 million committed revolving credit facility, Tecnoglass expands its borrowing capacity, significantly reduces cost of capital, lowers interest expense by an estimated $11 million USD annually,...
Posted On November 2, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Viva Air group presents Felix Antelo as its new CEO. (Credit: Viva Air)
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Viva Air Carries Over 100,000 Passengers With 80% Load Factor In First Month Of Colombian Airspace Reopening

Viva Air Is selling tickets for as low as $15,49 USD one-way, and has announced that it has carried over 100,000 passengers in the first month of Colombian airspace reopening. The airline remains in growth-mode despite the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Posted On November 2, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Copa Airlines Reinitiates Flight Operations In Colombia

Copa has relaunched international flights from Medellín, Cali, Cartagena & Bogotá to its Panamá City hub and from there, other international destinations.
Posted On November 2, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Delivering Excellent Customer Service and Managing Remote Teams: How to Balance Today’s Dilemmas?

Cloud platforms provide Contact Center companies with all the tools they need to balance the challenges of the new world order
Posted On November 2, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Image by M P from Pixabay
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US State Department Urges: “Reconsider Travel To Colombia” Due To Worsening Conditions

US Department of State: Reconsider travel to Colombia due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Colombia due to crime, terrorism and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. 
Posted On October 30, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Fitch Expects LatAm Electric Sector To Remain Resilient Through Pandemic

Fitch estimates 2021 and 2022 revenues and EBITDA to be approximately 9% less than prior estimates, given lower overall demand due to the economic downturn. Post-pandemic capex is expected to follow similar trends in 2020, but increase by 9% in 2021 and 15% in 2022.
Posted On October 29, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Gran Colombia Gold Reports Improved Results For Q3 2020

Gran Colombia Gold Corp. (TSX: GCM; OTCQX: TPRFF) announced today that it produced a total of 19,699 ounces of gold in September 2020 bringing the total for the third quarter of 2020 to 58,454 ounces, up 4% over the third quarter of 2019. The third quarter 2020 production reflects a 21% improvement over the second...
Posted On October 28, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Interview: Colombia’s New Puerto Antioquia Ocean Port Will Lower Costs & Boost Competitiveness

This new port, along with major highway construction projects upgrading the road connectivity, is expected to increase the competitiveness and lower the transportation cost for the export and import of goods into Colombia.
Posted On October 28, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Image by enriquelopezgarre from Pixabay
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Renovatio Launches Colombia’s First Private Renewable Energy Auction

Global renewable energy operator Renovatio Group has had a presence in Colombia since 2013, trading and marketing green energy and related services to environmentally conscious business customers. Now, it is launching the first private renewable energy auction November 4, 10am, in Colombia, seeking to provide an...
Posted On October 28, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Felix Antelo photo by Loren Moss
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Viva Air Launches 2 New Routes From Cali To Barranquilla & Santa Marta, Colombia

While other Colombian airlines cling to life in bankruptcy courts, low cost carrier Viva Air remains in growth mode; this week announcing new routes between Cali, Colombia and the coastal cities of Santa Marta & Barranquilla. In just one year, the Rionegro (Medellín) based international carrier went from no...
Posted On October 27, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Paul Harris
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Colombia Gold Symposium 2020 Brings All-Star Speakers, Online Format November 10-13

The Colombia Gold Symposium, organized by Paul Harris, publisher of Colombia Gold Letter, also covers other metals such as silver and copper, and gives Ecuador equal billing in the symposium content, with additional attention given to Peru and Chile.
Posted On October 26, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Beautiful Colombian woman shops at PriceSmart
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August PriceSmart Sales Flat, Pressured By Coronavirus Pandemic

For the five weeks ended August 30, 2020, comparable net merchandise sales for the 42 warehouse clubs open at least 13 ½ full months decreased 2.8% when compared to the same period last year.
Posted On October 26, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay
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Guest Opinion: Russia in 2016—Colombia in 2020?

Some of those Colombians in South Florida have been playing a media game in recent weeks that could influence the balance of power in Washington with the upcoming election on November 3rd.
Posted On October 26, 2020
, By Sergio Escobar
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US Citizens Abroad, Be Sure To Vote In The Upcoming Election. Here is How:

You can use the FWAB as an emergency, back-up option if you do not have time to return your local ballot. If you send a FWAB and subsequently receive your local ballot, you can vote with the local ballot, too – your election official will count only your local ballot, and you will not be voting twice.
Posted On October 15, 2020
, By Loren Moss
SINPRO President Olga Lucia Arango
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Interview: EPM’s SINPRO Labor Union President Olga Lucia Arango Expresses Grave Concerns On Utility’s Leadership, Political Interference

Olga Lucia Arango, the president of EPM's largest labor union does not mince words when she expresses her union's concern over alleged mismanagement and political interference at the Medellín-based multinational utility operator. She has a message for the utility's bondholders, lenders and investors.
Posted On October 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
ETEK International Corporation has announced the appointment of Juan Camilo Reyes as the new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for Latin America.
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Juan Camilo Reyes CISSP Appointed As Etek’s Chief Revenue Officer

ETEK International Corporation has announced the appointment of Juan Camilo Reyes as the new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for Latin America.
Posted On October 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Bancolombia Takes Over Grupo Agromercantil, Fitch Calls The Move Credit Neutral

Bancolombia announced an agreement to acquire full ownership of GAH. Under the agreement, Bancolombia will buy the remaining 40% stake in GAH that it currently does not own. This transaction was approved by the Colombian, Panamanian, Guatemalan, and Barbados regulators.
Posted On October 6, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Viva Air Trolls Avianca For Violating In-Flight Biosafety Protocols With Onboard Brass Band Then Bragging About It On Twitter.

UPDATE: TheColombian government has launched an investigation into Avianca - When Avianca pulled a publicity stunt to have musicians on board perform a brass serenade for passengers and then posted it on Twitter, rival airline Viva Air was quick to call their competitor out for the risky show.
Posted On October 6, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Hidroituango spillway photo courtesy EPM
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EPM’s Hidroituango: New Report By Independent Geological Engineering Expert Challenges Existing Narrative

This is the abridged version of a new independent technical study of the Hidroituango Hydroelectric Dam project tunnel collapse on Colombia's Cauca River by Canadian geological engineering expert Dean Brox. According to Mr. Brox, serious design flaws and critical decisions led to the tunnel collapse and near...
Posted On October 5, 2020
, By Dean Brox
Photo: An Avianca 787 on the tarmac at José María Córdova International Airport near Medellín in Colombia. (Credit: Avianca)
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US Bankruptcy Court Approves $2 Billion USD Avianca DIP Financing Package

After a $370 million USD government loan was blocked by a Colombian court, a US bankruptcy judge approved a total of $1.217 billion USD in new DIP loans that Avianca was able to negotiate from existing creditors and new investors.
Posted On October 5, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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With Government Loan In Doubt, Avianca Secures Additional DIP Financing

Avianca says it has raised $2 billion of DIP financing, including new loans and refinancing of existing notes, despite the blockage of a $370 million USD bailout loan from the Colombian government.
Posted On September 22, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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While Asking For Government Bailout & Furloughing Thousands of Employees, Bankrupt Avianca Paid 7 “Insiders” Bonuses Of Over $10.3 Million USD

Despite laying off thousands of employees, filing for bankruptcy, and asking the Colombian government for a $370 million USD bailout, FInance Colombia has learned that Avianca has paid bonuses of over $10 million USD to seven top Avianca executives. CEO Anko Van der Werff & CFO Adrian Neuhauser made off with the...
Posted On September 21, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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