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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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LATAM Cancels 10 Airbus Orders, Officials Not Optimistic

According to aviation publication Simple Flying, LATAM Airlines (NYSE:LTM, IPSA: LTM) has reduced its order for Airbus A350 XWB aircraft from 25 to 15.
Posted On April 13, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Avianca Pilots In Peru Denounce The Airline For Reneging On Early Retirement Agreement

Not long after a bitter strike, Avianca is facing renewed labor unrest, this time from Airbus pilots in Peru who claim that Avianca is using the Coronavirus Pandemic to escape from a negotiated early retirement buyout with pilots in the neighboring country.
Posted On April 13, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Ruta-N Launches #InnovaPorLaVida Initiative To Seek Innovative Weapons Against COVID-19 Pandemic

Medellín’s entrepreneurship incubator Ruta-N has launched a participatory initiative that seeks to generate rapid solutions that contribute to prevention, care and control of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic.
Posted On April 13, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Atico Shows Strong Operating Results, Continues To Operate During Pandemic, Donates To Local Hospital

El Roble mine production in Chocó, Colombia for the quarter totaled 4.93 million pounds of copper and 2,736 ounces of gold in concentrates, an increase of 108% and 85% for copper and gold, respectively, over the same period in 2019.
Posted On April 13, 2020
, By Loren Moss
By Shiny Things - Flickr, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2390362
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Colombia Takes $250 Million USD Loan From World Bank To Fight Pandemic

The Colombian government received a disbursement of $250 million USD from the World Bank. Colombian authorities declared a State of National Emergency on March 17 to address the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted On April 13, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Gustavo Petro, former mayor of Bogotá. (Credit: Prensa de Bogotá)
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Colombian Opposition Leader Gustavo Petro Has Esophageal Cancer

Colombian senator, former mayor of Bogotá, and ex revolutionary militant Gustavo Petro is slated to undergo an operation today in Cuba to remove esophageal cancer.
Posted On April 13, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Today, Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero (above left) announced the appointment of Eleonora Betancur González (above, right) as the new executive director of ACI Medellín, the city’s investment promotion agency.
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Eleonora Betancur González appointed Executive Director of ACI Medellín

Today, Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero announced the appointment of Eleonora Betancur González as the new executive director of ACI Medellín, the city’s investment promotion agency.
Posted On April 13, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Photo Courtesy CAFAM
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Clinica 93 CAFAM Hospital Opens In Bogotá

CAFAM opened a new hospital today in the north of Bogotá, Colombia.
Posted On April 13, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Above photo: Riosucio, Caldas, Colombia by De DaGuerraM - Trabajo propio, CC BY-SA 4.0, 
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Gran Colombia, Caldas Gold Partner To Support Mining Communities During Pandemic

Gran Colombia Gold & Caldas Gold are partnering with local charities, the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, and the Clinica Universitaria Bolivariana to provide relief during the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted On April 13, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Vice President of Colombia, Marta Lucia Ramirez
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Insight Crime: Colombian Vice President Denies Knowing Associate Was Drug Lord & Paramilitary Commander

Colombia's Vice President Marta Lucía Ramirez vehemently denies a close relationship between her & her husband Álvaro Rincón with alleged drug trafficker and paramilitary Guillermo Acevedo, alias “Memo Fantasma." This article is from Insight Crime.
Posted On April 9, 2020
, By Insight Crime
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US Embassy: Spirit Air To Fly Humanitarian Flights From Colombia To US April 15, 16

Humanitarian Flights from Bogota, Cali, Cartagena, Medellin - Spirit Airlines
Posted On April 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Colombian Government Approves Sale Of Gas Field Interest From Chevron To Ecopetrol’s Hocol

Yesterday, the Colombian Superintendence of Industry & Commerce (SIC) issued resolution 12785 of 2020 authorizing the sale of Chevron’s(NYSE: CVX) interest in the Chuchupa and Ballena petroleum fields in La Guajira, Colombia to Ecopetrol  (NYSE: EC) subsidiary Hocol.
Posted On April 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Fitch Downgrades Ecopetrol, Ocensa, Candelaria; Sura, Emgesa, UNE EPM, Isagen, GEB, TGI Stay Strong

The rating downgrades of Ecopetrol, OCENSA and A.I. Candelaria reflect the direct and indirect linkage of these companies to the Sovereign Rating downgrade of Colombia, which Fitch downgraded to 'BBB-' from 'BBB'. The ratings for Emgesa, Isagen and UNE EPM Telecomunicaciones have been affirmed at 'BBB' reflecting...
Posted On April 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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City of Medellín Issues Public “Thank You” To Teleperformance For Volunteering During Pandemic

The City of Medellín publicly thanked global contact center provider Teleperformance for volunteering to man the city’s telephone lines during the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted On April 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Beautiful Colombian woman shops at PriceSmart
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PriceSmart Sees Sales Surge Almost 20% In March, Postpones New Bogotá & Bucaramanga Stores, To Launch Online Shopping & Delivery Option

PriceSmart Sees Sales Surge Almost 20% In March, Postpones New Jamaica, Colombia, Costa Rica Stores, To Launch Online Shopping & Delivery Option
Posted On April 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Andrés Restrepo I., President of Mineros
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Mineros SA Reports 68% Growth in Revenues, Sets Course For Toronto Listing

South American mining company Mineros S.A. reported a 68% growth in revenues for 2019 from $206 million USD in 2018 $345.5 million USD in 2019
Posted On April 7, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Colombian President Ivan Duque - Photo: Efraín Herrera, Presidencia de la República
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Colombia Extends Coronavirus Curfew Until April 27, For Elderly: May 30

Last night, Colombian President Ivan Duque announced that despite success in keeping Coronavirus infections under 1,600 in the country of 47 million, the government will extend the “national quarantine” until April 27. The initial term of the curfew was set to expire on April 13. “The measures taken have been...
Posted On April 7, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Photo © Loren Moss
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Colombian Airline Viva Air Offers $10,000 Prize For Innovative Ideas To Support The Aviation Sector

Viva Air today issued a challenge to find solutions that incentivize passengers to return the airways. The winning proposal will win a $10,000 USD prize, provided by Viva Air and its external innovation collaborators.
Posted On April 6, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Image by Engin_Akyurt from Pixabay
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N95 Masks Available For Immediate Delivery To Domestic & International Destinations, Confirms US Company

German Trejo of G&T Consulting, has confirmed, that it has available stocks of  genuine 3M and other branded N95 masks, as well as versions by other manufacturers available for rapid delivery
Posted On April 6, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Loren Moss directing a production on 16mm film Arriflex. Photo by Renaul Hill
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“Fixers” in Colombia For Production, News Projects, or Business & Investment Visits

Do you need Fixers in Colombia for your production, fact-finding mission, or business & investment visit? Nobody knows Colombia like we do. Contact us here.
Posted On April 6, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Colombia’s Sovereign Credit Rating Downgraded To BBB- By Fitch

Fitch Ratings has downgraded Colombia's Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BBB-' from 'BBB'. The Rating Outlook remains Negative.
Posted On April 6, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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US Embassy: Spirit Air To Fly 2 Humanitarian Flights From Colombia To US THURSDAY, APRIL 9

Humanitarian Flight to Fort Lauderdale on April 9 Operated by Spirit Airlines From Caly & Bogotá Colombia
Posted On April 6, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Zijin Continental Gold Donates $100,000 Of Hospital Equipment & Supplies To Rural Hospitals In Colombia

Zijin Continental Gold announced a contribution of $100,000 USD worth of hospital equipment and supplies to the small town hospitals serving the region near its Buriticá mine in Colombia
Posted On April 3, 2020
, By Loren Moss
LNG Floating Storage Unit (CNW Group/Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.)
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Frontera Energy Moves To Defend Against Low Petroleum Prices

Petroleum producer Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) last week announced responses to the lower oil price environment caused by excess global supply and the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, including a reduction in the 2020 capital plan and acceleration of cost savings initiatives.
Posted On April 3, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Image courtesy MinTIC
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Neustar Subsidiary Wins Renewal Of .CO Domain Registrar Contract With Colombian Government

Colombia’s Ministry of Information Technology and Communications (MinTIC) awarded the contract to operate Colombian Internet Domain Registry (ccTLD. CO) to Neustar subsidiary .CO Internet SAS.
Posted On April 3, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Avianca Credit Rating Downgraded Into Deep Junk By Fitch

Fitch Ratings yesterday announced that it had downgraded Avianca Holdings’ Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘C from ‘CCC-‘. The ratings have been removed from Rating Watch Negative. This downgrade follows the announcement by Avianca that it has deferred...
Posted On April 3, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Foto: Efraín Herrera - Presidencia
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South Korea To Donate Respirators Medical Equipment, Expertise To Colombia

Colombian President Ivan Duque announced yesterday that the government of South Korea will provide Colombia with rapid Coronavirus COVID-19 detection tests, respirators and other health equipment and expertise to assist the Andean country in the fight against the global pandemic. President Duque spoke with South...
Posted On April 3, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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US Embassy: Spirit Air To Fly 2 Humanitarian Flights From Colombia To US MONDAY, APRIL 6

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that Spirit Airlines will operate two humanitarian flights on April 6, 2020.
Posted On April 3, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Political risk expert Sergio Guzmán is co-founder of Colombia Risk Analysis
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Sergio Guzmán: Coronavirus Pandemic Threatens Systemic Disruption To Colombian Society, Politics

Colombia is in the middle of a national curfew as part of the country’s effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic. With certain exceptions, no one is to leave their homes until April 13, the day after Easter. As is the case around the world, the economic effects of this pandemic are...
Posted On March 31, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Fitch Ratings Predicts Avianca, Digicel & Odebrect Will Be Unable To Repay Debt Due This Year

In a new report, Fitch Ratings said that it expects a combined $202 million USD in debt due this year and owed by Avianca, Odebrecht and Digicel will not be repaid by the issuers.
Posted On March 31, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Avianca's new lounge has ample private cubicles with power connections in quiet areas of the complex.
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Avianca Stops Servicing Debt Principal & Lease Payments, Announces No Dividends

Colombian airline Avianca over the weekend admitted that, as the Coronavirus continues to impact its operations, it has begun to defer payments on long term leases and  on principal on some of its outstanding debt. Over 14,000 employees are currently on unpaid leave.
Posted On March 30, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Image by ElasticComputeFarm from Pixabay
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Canadian Citizens In Colombia With Emergencies Are Asked To Contact The Canadian Embassy

Due to the current situation of #COVIDー19 virus, Flag of Canada citizens in need of immediate emergency assistance should contact our Embassy by email at [email protected] or Telephone 571+ 6579800.
Posted On March 29, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Photo credit Richard McColl, Flickr
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Insight Crime: Colombia’s Rainforests, Natural Areas Suffer As Park Rangers Threatened By Ex-FARC Mafia

According to an Insight Crime report, continued threats by criminal groups have led park rangers in Colombia’s protected areas of the Amazon rainforest to abandon their posts, leaving these territories to fall under the control of gangs.
Posted On March 29, 2020
, By Insight Crime
Above photo: Kalmar gantry cranes operating at the SPRC Container Terminal in Cartagena Columbia (courtesy of Kalmar)
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Colombian Government Confirms Cargo Imports & Exports, Mining, Energy, Agriculture To Continue Through Curfew

The Colombian government has clarified that foreign trade (import/export), agriculture, energy and mining activities may continue during the mandatory Coronavirus COVID-19 Curfew now in effect.
Posted On March 29, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Image by Christian Slater from Pixabay
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Colombia Bans The Export Of Key Medical & Sanitary Supplies

Colombia’s government, after declaring a state of economic, social & ecological emergency, has restricted exports of 24 products deemed necessary domestically to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic in the country.
Posted On March 29, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Singularity Summit: Deloitte’s Duleesha Kulasooriya Examines Colombia’s Orange Economy Initiative

Finance Colombia's Loren Moss talks with Duleesha Kulasooriya, executive director of Deloitte's Center For The Edge on how disruptive transformation can benefit developing economies...but the right strategy is the key to success.
Posted On March 28, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Colombia, Mexico Sign MOU, Agree To Cooperate In Promoting Tourism

The signing of the document enables the exchange of advice for development of travel infrastructure projects and tourism centers.
Posted On March 28, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Copa Airlines Announces Measures To Help Its Stranded Passengers During Coronavirus Pandemic

Copa Airlines announces measures to help stranded passengers due to the Coronavirus pandemic
Posted On March 25, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Join Finance Colombia’s Executive Editor For A Free Webinar On Hydroelectric Power

Loren Moss, Executive Editor, Finance Colombia, will present on:“Socio-political factors in the development and renovation of hydroelectric plants”.
Posted On March 24, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Avianca Downgraded To CCC By Standard & Poor, Credit Watch Negative

S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Avianca's credit rating from “B-” to “‘CCC” while placing the airline on CreditWatch negative.
Posted On March 24, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Breaking News: Mandatory National Curfew In Colombia Until April 13

Colombia’s President Ivan Duque Márquez announced late last night that even though municipal curfews were due to expire Tuesday morning, the national government has declared a national 24 hour curfew beginning Tuesday at midnight until midnight, April 13 in order to retard the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19...
Posted On March 21, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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After Panamá Closes Its Borders, Copa Airlines Suspends Flight Operations

As the government of Panamá announced the closing of its airspace to international passenger arrivals beginning Sunday, until April 21, Panamanian regional carrier Copa Airlines (NYSE: CPA) announced that it has been forced to cancel all flights so will temporarily cease operations.
Posted On March 20, 2020
, By Loren Moss
EPM Headquarters Building in Medellín's Plaza Mayor
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EPM Acquires Electricaribe Operations For Cartagena & Surrounding Region, Consortium To Take Barranquilla & Santa Marta

Today, the utility operator Empresas Públicas de Medellin (EPM) owned by the city of Medellin, was awarded in a competitive process the operation of Caribe Mar, the electrical utility formed by the Colombian government out of Electricaribe. Due to insolvency, the Colombian government took control of Electricaribe...
Posted On March 20, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Photo from the Twitter account @nicolasgarciab of the governor of Cundinamarca and former mayor of Mosquera Nicolás García Bustos
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Colombian Woman Returning From US Facing Up To 8 Years Prison For Violating Quarantine To Drink Liquor & Eat Barbecue; American Husband To Be Deported

Earlier this week a Colombian woman and her American husband were arrested by Colombian authorities for violating quarantine orders after arriving from California, in the US. The couple were told to abide by a mandatory quarantine order that could be served in their hotel, but instead, the couple allegedly went to...
Posted On March 19, 2020
, By Loren Moss
One of Avianca new 787s at Medellin's Airport
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Avianca To Halt International Operations, Reduce Domestic Operations By 84%

Avianca Airlines announced this afternoon that as of March 23, the carrier will completely suspend its international operations. The domestic operation will continue at 16% of capacity from Bogotá to certain destinations within Colombia.
Posted On March 19, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Headline image from Facebook post: Flight Attendants News – TCP’s Noticias
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Video: Colombian Prosecution Investigating Medical Doctor For ‘Aggressive Coughing,’ Causing Panic

A Colombian epidemiologist is under investigation by prosecutors for allegedly removing a surgical mask & coughing on an Avianca Airlines worker during the boarding process for a domestic flight. The incident was captured on video.
Posted On March 19, 2020
, By Loren Moss
The partial imported beer selection at La Casa Solariega Restaurant serving European continental cuisine in Santa Fé de Antioquia, Colombia. © Loren Moss
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Colombian Government Orders All Bars, Clubs, Casinos, Family Amusement Closed Immediately To The Public

Today, Colombia’s Ministers of Health and Social Protection and Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MinCIT) ordered all places of public gathering such as nightclubs, casinos, family fun centers, amusement parks, and meeting places closed, at least until April 15.
Posted On March 19, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Convicted narco trafficker & fugitive Daron Odell Jones. Photo Courtesy Fiscalia General de la Nación
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Colombia Captures American Narco-Fugitive Attempting To Travel From México To UK

Colombia’s CTI (analogous to the US FBI) Captured fugitive American narco-trafficker Daron Odell Jones during a layover at the El Dorado Airport in Bogotá as he attempted to travel from Mexico to the UK on a fake British passport.
Posted On March 19, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Photo courtesy Migración Colombia
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Over 40 Foreigners Expelled From Colombia For Violating Coronavirus Quarantine Measures, Spot Inspections Continue

According to the Colombian government, it has expelled over 40 foreign nationals to date for violating quarantine orders. Surprise inspections will continue.
Posted On March 19, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Russian Man Goes On Shooting Spree In Barranquilla, Colombia: 4 Injured, Including 2 Police

A man identified as Camal Illich Nadjar Vetshev has been shot and captured by police after allegedly shooting a Venezuelan emigre & 2 police officers in Barranquilla, Colombia
Posted On March 19, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Photo credit: Juan Pablo Bello, Presidencia de la República
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Colombians Banned From Returning To Colombia. Borders Completely Closed

This morning, Colombia’s President Ivan Duque announced that there will be no entry into Colombia by foreign travelers, regardless of nationality beginning this weekend and for a period of 30 days.
Posted On March 19, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Gran Colombia Gold Takes $2.4 Million CAD Additional Shares In Caldas Gold

Gran Colombia Gold Takes $2.4 Million CAD Additional Shares In Caldas Gold, Grand Colombia has activated its business continuity program in the face of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted On March 18, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Ecopetrol To Reduce 2020 Investment By $1.2 Billion USD Due To Pandemic, Economic Conditions

Ecopetrol To Reduce 2020 Investment By $1.2 Billion USD Due To Pandemic, Economic Conditions
Posted On March 18, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Photo courtesy of Copa Airlines
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Copa Airlines Contemplates Total Temporary Shutdown of Operations

With travel restrictions in place due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, Copa Airlines issued a filing indicating that the company will reduce capacity by 80% but may shut down completely.
Posted On March 17, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Colombia's President Ivan Duque implements measures against the Coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemic. Photo: César Carrión - Presidencia de la República
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ALL FOREIGN TRAVEL TO COLOMBIA BANNED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

President Ivan Duque announced Sunday that Colombia, starting today, March 16, is completely closed to foreign visitors in an effort to contain the global Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
Posted On March 16, 2020
, By Loren Moss
While Copa & Viva Airlines have not announced any fleet groundings so far, this week, Avianca & LATAM have announced significant cutbacks on routes, grounding between 30-40% of their fleets in the face of the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Avianca, LATAM Partially Ground Fleets As Pandemic Spreads, Travel Restrictions Take Effect

While Copa & Viva Airlines have not announced any fleet groundings so far, this week, Avianca & LATAM have announced significant cutbacks on routes, grounding between 30-40% of their fleets in the face of the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic.
Posted On March 15, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Copa Airlines Passengers Must Wear Surgical Masks At All Times During Flights To & From Venezuela

Panamá based Copa Airlines announced today that all passengers must wear surgical masks during flights, check-in, boarding, and disembarkation on flights to and from Venezuela. The policy is to combat the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. This policy is in order to comply with orders from...
Posted On March 14, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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President Ivan Duque Declares State of Emergency in Colombia Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

Yesterday, Colombia’s President Ivan Duque declared a national health emergency in the country as the number of coronavirus cases in the Andean nation rose to 13.
Posted On March 13, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Work From Home Programs Deserve A New Look In Light Of Coronavirus Pandemic

Smart enterprises have already deployed telework and work-from-home strategies. With the coronavirus pandemic and travel bans, now is the time for less proactive companies to catch up...and fast! Some of the most knowledgeable experts in business share their insights.
Posted On March 12, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Armando Zamora Returns As Head Of National Hydrocarbons Agency

Today, mechanical engineer Armando Zamora Reyes (above, left) was sworn in as president of Colombia’s National Hydrocarbons Agency by Minister of Mines and Energy, María Fernanda Suárez Londoño
Posted On March 12, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Homicide Crime Photo Courtesy Geralt Pixabay
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Financial Bloodbath: Colombian Bellwether Stocks Avianca & Ecopetrol, Colombian Peso All Plunge

Colombia's currency and bellwether stocks Avianca & Ecopetrol all took a plunge this week s double whammies of coronavirus panic and petroleum trade wars between Saudi Arabia & Russia impact the global economy. How will things play out?
Posted On March 11, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Colombia Minsalud Health Ministry Website Collapses Under Coronavirus Traffic

As Coronavirus arrives in Colombia, the website of Minsalud, Colombia’s ministry of health and social protection has gone offline intermittently and become unstable. The country is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with a free app for Android mobile devices and telephone information lines. The Colombian...
Posted On March 11, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Photo excerpted from Twitter: @augustosisa
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Fire Contained At Tecnoglass Plant In Colombia

A fire broke out today on the roof of a new Tecnoglass (NASDAQ: TGLS) production facility at its headquarters in Barranquilla, Colombia. The six-alarm fire was reported just after 1pm today and contained by the municipal firefighting units of the coastal city.
Posted On March 11, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Colombian Army Caught With “Enemies List” Of Social Activists, Journalists, Politicians

The actions of the Colombian Army are extremely grave and a demonstrable threat to human and civil rights in Colombia. When the army creates a clandestine “opposition” list of media & civil society groups, it recalls shadows of Pinochet, political torture and assassination. The gravity of this act cannot be...
Posted On March 11, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Avianca Not To Pay Dividends, States No Reserves or Retained Earnings Availabile

The Avianca board of directors has decided not to pay dividends to shareholders as they state there are no reserves or retained earnings available
Posted On March 11, 2020
, By Loren Moss
3rd Annual Private Equity Congress of The Pacific Alliance was
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Colombia’s Private Equity Trade Association ColCapital Hosts Full Conference Despite Coronavirus Fears

Despite travel fears, ColCapital's Private Equity Congress of The Pacific Alliance was at capacity attendance last week, taking place in Bogotá's Club El Nogal.
Posted On March 9, 2020
, By Loren Moss
medical marijuana cannabis khiron life sciences pharmacielo new colombia resources (Credit: futurefilmworks / Pixabay)
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Khiron Life Sciences Receives High THC Marijuana Cultivation Quotas From Colombian Regulators

Khiron Life Sciences this week announced that it has received manufacturing quotas from the Colombian TQG that authorize the company to manufacture high-THC whole plant extract for both export and domestic purposes.
Posted On March 9, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Colombian Government Now Picking A Fight With Über’s Insurer Allianz

Immediately after ride hailing platform Über announced its return to Colombia with an altered operating model, Colombian regulator Supertransporte, or the Superintendence of Transportation has announced that it is going after its insurer, global insurance giant Allianz.
Posted On March 9, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Colombia’s Central Bank Holds Urgent Meeting To Review Deteriorating Global Economy: Coronavirus, Saudi-Russian Oil Price War, Falling Currency

Colombia's Central Bank, Finance Ministry, and Financial Regulator met today to discuss the rapidly deteriorating global financial situation fueled by coronavirus, outbreak of petroleum price war, and a falling currency value.
Posted On March 9, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Migración Colombia General Director Juan Francisco Espinosa. Photo courtesy Migración Colombia
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Colombia Announces Immediate Measures For All International Travelers To Prevent Coronavirus Spread

Colombia’s immigration authorities in conjunction with the Ministry of Health have announced new measures, effective immediately, that apply to all travelers entering Colombian territory, whether Colombian or foreign.
Posted On March 9, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Left to right: Dr. Gina Tambini, representative of the Panamerican Health Organization; Dr. Marta Ospina, director of Colombia's National Institute of Health, President Ivan Duque, and new Minister of Health, Dr. Fernando Ruíz Gomez. Photo credit Nicolás Galeano, Presidencia de La República.
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Colombian Coronavirus Cases Triple Overnight, Now In 3 Cities. New Victims Returned From Spain

After the first case of coronavirus COVID-19 was diagnosed on Colombian territory in a student who had returned to Bogotá from Milan, Italy, two more cases have been diagnosed in passengers returning from Spain. The additional cases were diagnosed in Medellín and Buga, a small city near Cali. Both patients have...
Posted On March 9, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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No Joke: Colombian Gang Called “The Swiss” Busted For Smuggling 100 Tons of Cheese

Colombian authorities dismantled a criminal organization in Arauca known as “Los Suizos” (translates to "The Swiss")  that had smuggled about 100 tons of cheese across the border. 
Posted On March 8, 2020
, By Insight Crime
Out of 105,828 global cases of Coronavirus, there is only 1 confirmed case in Colombia as of publication. (Infographic courtesy of Colombian Ministry of Health)
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Coronavirus Case Now Confirmed In Colombia, Victim Returned From Milan, Italy

The first coronavirus infection has been confirmed in Colombia after a 19 year old female student tested positive after returning to Bogotá from Milan, Italy. Containment protocols have been activated.
Posted On March 8, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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“Serious Human Rights Violations:” UN Issues Colombia Human Rights Report

United Nations High Commissioner For Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has issued statements and the UN Report on human rights in Colombia. Bachelet stated grave concerns regarding persistent violence, misuse of the Colombian armed forces by the Ivan Duque administration, and the inability or lack of will by the...
Posted On March 4, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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“You’re Going To Have To Spray:” Trump Tells Duque To Resume Glyphosate Fumigation

Trump in direct terms told Duque that Colombia will have to resume aerial fumigation of illegal coca crops with glyphosate.
Posted On March 4, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Tecnoglass Reports Strong Growth, Record $431 Million In 2019 Revenues

Tecnoglass, Inc. (NASDAQ: TGLS), the largest Colombian manufacturer of architectural glass, windows, and associated aluminum products for the global commercial and residential construction industries, this week reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019.
Posted On March 4, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Colombian & American flags fly during Colombian Independence Day celebrations at the Dade County Fairgrounds. (photo: Loren Moss)
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Viva Air Announces New Cartagena – Miami Route

Colombian Low Cost Carrier (LCC) Viva Air yesterday announced that beginning May 22, it will operate 4 weekly routes between Miami, Florida (MIA) and the coastal city of Cartagena, Bolivar (CTG) in Colombia. Tickets are already available for sale on the airline’s website.
Posted On March 4, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Avianca flyers can say goodbye to the full featured seats and legroom they are accustomed to. (Photo: Loren Moss)
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Avianca To Cram 24 More Seats Per Plane Amid Staggering Drops in Net Income & Passenger Traffic

Avianca  (NYSE: AVH, BVC: PFAVH)  has announced that it is changing out the seats in its Airbus A320 fleet with cheaper, thinner versions that will allow the airline to squeeze 24 more passengers on a flight, even though its passenger traffic is down almost 10% and on-time performance is stuck under 80%.
Posted On March 4, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Unisys Consolidates Americas Operations, To Sell US Federal Business To SAIC

Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) has announced a consolidation of its Enterprise Solutions United States & Canada (US&C) and Latin America regions into a new Americas region.
Posted On February 27, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Coronavirus A Threat To Colombia, Latam Economies, Even Without Infections Says Fitch

Sovereign and corporate issuers in Latin America will be adversely affected by slower Chinese demand and commodity price weakness caused by coronavirus due to high commodity export dependence and direct trade exposure to China, says Fitch Ratings.
Posted On February 27, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Javier Cordova, Para Resources. Photo source: Government of Ecuador
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Focusing On South American Mining, Para Resources Names Javier Cordova CEO

Junior mining company Para Resources Inc. (TSXV: PBR,WKN: A14YF1,OTC: PRSRF) announced last week that going forward it will focus on the company’s Colombian assets and other opportunities in South America. As such, the company announced that Mr. Javier Cordova (above) has been appointed by the board of directors...
Posted On February 27, 2020
, By Loren Moss
map-of-the-world (Image credit: Yuri_B / Pixabay)
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Korean Re Approved To Begin Operations In Colombia

Korean Reinsurance Company has obtained approval from Colombian regulators to open a representative office in Bogota.
Posted On February 27, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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New Data Center Under Construction In Tocancipá By HostDime

Datacenter developer HostDime broke ground last week on a built-to-suit data center facility in the Bogotá, suburb of Tocancipá..
Posted On February 27, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Canacol's Capella Oil Field
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Canacol Energy To Announce 2019 Results March 19

Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE; OTCQX:CNNEF; BVC:CNEC) will announce its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, March 19, 2020.
Posted On February 27, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Colombian Utilities Meet With Governor of La Guajira Over Potential Renewable Energy, Social Inclusion

Last week, a meeting was held between Governor Nemesio Roys Garzón of the Colombian department of La Guajira and representatives of ANDESCO, or the National Association of Public Service & Communications Enterprises, representing the public utility & telecom sectors in order to align expectations regarding...
Posted On February 27, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Viva Air CEO Félix Antelo
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Irelandia Aviation To Grant Equity Ownership To All Viva Air Employees

Viva Air parent Irelandia Aviation, has announced a “thank you gift” of 2% of shares to Viva Air employees as a reward for what it calls the significant milestones it has achieved in the airline’s 8-year history.
Posted On February 27, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Photo: Cayo Cangrejo, off the islands of San Andrés and Providencia in the Caribbean, is one of many tropical paradises in Colombia. (Credit: Roberto San Andrés)
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Colombia’s Insurance Industry “Stable” According To AM Best

AM Best is maintaining its stable market segment outlook on Colombia’s insurance industry, citing Colombia’s favorable economy, strong capital positions among carriers and adequate regulation. The new Best’s Market Segment Report, titled, “Market Segment Outlook: Colombia Insurance,” states that the insurance...
Posted On February 26, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Marmato Gold Mine Spun Off From Gran Colombia Gold, To Trade On TSXV

Gran Colombia Gold Corp. (TSX: GCM; OTCQX: TPRFF) has completed the spin-off of its Marmato Mining assets through a reverse takeover transaction completed this week with Bluenose Gold Corp. The resulting issuer is named Caldas Gold Corp. and subject to fulfillment of all of the requirements of the TSX Venture Exchange
Posted On February 26, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Tecnoglass has a 3 million square foot headquarters and production facility in Colombia's Atlantic port city of Barranquilla
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Tecnoglass To Present 2019 Results On Monday Conference Call

Colombian glass manufacturer Tecnoglass, Inc. (NASDAQ: TGLS) has announced it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2019 before the market opens on Monday, March 2, 2020.
Posted On February 26, 2020
, By Loren Moss
uber colombia bogota
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Über Restarts Operations In Colombia With Altered Legal Operating Model

Thursday, ride-hailing platform Über restarted its Colombian operations with a modified legal operating model, after adverse rulings and harassment from the taxi sector were able to cause the company to cease operations in the country a month ago.
Posted On February 26, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Rappi Cofounder Juan Pablo Ortega Added To Viva Air Board of Directors

Colombian low-cost airline Viva Air this week announced that Rappi co-founder Juan Pablo Ortega Merino, co-founder of Rappi has been added to the company’s board of directors.
Posted On February 26, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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102 Colombian Municipalities Facing Drinking Water Shortages Due To Drought, Up From 32

Minvivienda, Colombia’s Ministry of Housing has announced in a follow-up study to one completed last month that the number of municipalities affected by the lack of rainfall has increased to 102; this even though several areas in the country have experienced heavy rains. “Although in some areas of the country such...
Posted On February 26, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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After Cutting Benefits For Frequent Fliers, Avianca Introduces Fares With No Checked Baggage Or Seat Selection

Anko Van Der Werff, Avianca’s new CEO installed in 2019 seems to be busy remaking the airline after cutting premium benefits and treatment that passengers had been accustomed to, apparently to compete with Low Cost Carriers (LCCs) operating in Colombia such as Viva Air, Wingo, Spirit, and JetBlue. After...
Posted On February 26, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Photo courtesy EPM
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June 9-10 Bogotá Hydropower Event, Industry Report Launched

Hydroelectricity is currently the most important source in the Latin American electricity matrix, and trends suggest that it will continue to be so in the coming decades, and in the future it will also play an important role not only as a base source, but as a source of support, particularly for the...
Posted On February 26, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Colombia Seeing Growth in Motion Picture Sector

Antonio Banderas, Tom Cruise and Mark Wahlberg are some of the internationally recognized actors who have filmed movies in Colombia during the last five years thanks to achievement of the Colombia's Filming Law, which delivers tax incentives to promote international filming in this South American country.  
Posted On February 25, 2020
, By Liliana Padierna
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Interview: Leonisa Responds To Finance Colombia’s “Whites Only” Catalog Claims

Fashion brand Leonisa responds to Finance Colombia's allegations of "whites only" catalogs and featured models that exclude Latinos on its website.
Posted On February 18, 2020
, By Loren Moss
Above photo of the Diamond Princess cruise ship By Barrylb - Own work, Public domain
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First Colombian Coronavirus Victim Confirmed By Government

The first Colombian victim of the Coronavirus has been confirmed via statement of the Colombian foreign ministry.
Posted On February 17, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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“Now It’s Worse Than Before” Interview With A Soldier On The Front Lines Of Colombia’s Armed Strike (Combat Footage)

"Now its worse than before." Finance Colombia was able to communicate briefly with a career soldier on the front lines in the troubled region of Tumaco to understand the situation from the point of view of the soldier on the ground.
Posted On February 17, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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Avianca Headquarters Raided By Colombia’s Prosecutor General

Today, the Office of the Attorney General of Colombia served Avianca with a search warrant of its offices with the objective of collecting information related to allegations and cover-up of Avianca’s potentially improper bribery by senior executives and members of the board of directors of government officials...
Posted On February 13, 2020
, By Loren Moss
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