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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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Duque to Push for Income Tax Exemption for New Entrepreneurs in Colombia’s Creative ‘Orange Economy’

While the full details are yet to emerge, the plan is to offer the exemption to companies that will generate a set minimum number of jobs.
Posted On October 30, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Fitch Ratings Upgrades Gran Colombia Gold’s Rating to B with Stable Outlook

The company’s "credit risk lies in 2020 and 2021, with an expected lower production profile and possibility for lower grades,” stated Fitch.
Posted On October 30, 2018
, By Jared Wade
President Barack Obama meets with President Álvaro Uribe of Colombia in the Oval Office of the White House, June 29, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Honored with Regional Leadership Award at Business Forum in Miami

Uribe, currently a senator, remains a highly polarizing figure in Colombia and is currently under criminal investigation.
Posted On October 23, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia Falls Three Spots in Global Competitive Report to 60th Among All Nations

Despite the drop — from 57th in 2017 to 60th this year — Colombia's overall score in the Global Competitiveness Report actually increasing by 0.1 points to 61.6.
Posted On October 23, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Photo: Indigenous Colombians living in the harsh, dry lands of La Guajira, one of the nation's poorest regions. (Credit: Macuira Tours)
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In Concert with Colombian Summit, Singularity University Launches Challenge to Combat Problems Facing La Guajira

Candidates — from entrepreneurs and startups to engineers and scientists — have until November 12 to submit their proposals.
Posted On October 22, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Liberty Seguros Advances Video Damage Assessment Capability for Claims Management Process

The technology tool allows policyholders to interface with company staff through video calls on WhatsApp to streamline their claims.
Posted On October 22, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Smart Capital 2017 (photo courtesy of the organizers)
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600+ Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Investors Gather In Medellín This Week For “Smart Capital” Event

Year over year, entrepreneurship in Colombia is become a major driver for economic growth and job creation, establishing the country as a leader in entrepreneurial development in the region. This has led to the creation of platforms and enterprises that boost growth initiatives, such as Smart Capital, a platform...
Posted On October 21, 2018
, By Loren Moss
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Bancolombia, Grupo Nutresa, Alpina Lead Rankings for Best Organizational Reputation in Colombia

Sura ranked fourth, moving up from 8th in the 2017, while cement maker Cementos Argos rounded out the top five.
Posted On October 20, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Singularity University to Host Two-Day Summit in Bogotá on November 27-28

"We aim to make Singularity University's experience more accessible for those who do not have the ability to attend academic programs in the United States,” said organizer Claudia Aparicio.
Posted On October 19, 2018
, By Jared Wade
VivaColombia Colombia airplane el dorado airport (Photo credit: Viva Air)
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Viva Air to Launch Direct Flight Between Miami and Santa Marta on December 18

During the first year, the carrier expects to transport some 31,000 passengers between Miami and Santa Marta, which it has named its third hub in Colombia.
Posted On October 17, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Nespresso Kicks Off Pilot Weather Insurance Program in Colombia with Blue Marble Microinsurance

The parametric insurance policies cover higher-than-expected rain and drought during the periods of the year when coffee beans are young and most susceptible to weather shocks.
Posted On October 16, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Constitutional Court Rules Local Communities Cannot Ban Mining Projects Through Popular Referendum

Multiple municipalities have cast ballots overwhelmingly in favor of vetoing the right of corporations to mine nearby recently in a referendum practice known as a "consulta popular."
Posted On October 16, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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In Response to Air Quality Concerns, Ecopetrol Has Reduced Sulfur Content of Diesel Fuel Closer to U.S. Levels

The diesel Ecopetrol distributed across Colombia in September had an average of 17 parts per million, just north of the 15 ppm limit mandated in the United States.
Posted On October 14, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Interview: Ducati Continues to Grow in Colombia with New Importer and Expansion Plans for Cali, Bucaramanga

The Colombian motorcycle market is dominated by utilitarian, smaller bikes used by millions of people across the country for general transportation and commuting to work. But increasingly there are more and more luxury brands starting to make inroads and promote their offerings in a country where the per-capita...
Posted On October 14, 2018
, By Loren Moss
A dozen people, including four children, were killed yesterday by mudslides the struck the central Colombian town of Marquetalia in the middle of the night.
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Mudslide Kills 12 in Central Colombian Town of Marquetalia

A dozen people, including four children, were killed yesterday by mudslides the struck the central Colombian town of Marquetalia in the middle of the night.
Posted On October 12, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Robert Young (Photo credit: Loren Moss)
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Featuring Photography Inspired by the City’s Metrocable, Robert Young Showcases His View of Medellín

"At its worst, the box that Medellín was put in was a terrible box. But if you are here, you know the box is alive," said Robert Young.
Posted On October 11, 2018
, By Loren Moss
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David Agency, BBDO Sancho, Coca-Cola Win Top Latin American Effie Awards at +Cartagena Marketing Conference

The Buenos Aires office of David had the top ad campaign of the year, while Bogotá-based Sancho BBDO took home the prize for Agency of the Year in Latin America.
Posted On October 10, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Fitch Ratings Assigns BBB Rating to Colombia’s $1.5 Billion USD in 2029 Bonds

Proceeds from the bond issuance will be used to fund liability management transactions and for general budgetary purposes.
Posted On October 10, 2018
, By Jared Wade
oil drilling rig (Photo credit: ARMBRUSTERBIZ / Pixabay)
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Frontera Energy Discovers Oil at Acorazado-1 Exploration Well in Los Llanos

The find came at the Acorazado-1 exploration well and marked the Canadian oil company’s fourth discovery in 2018.
Posted On October 9, 2018
, By Jared Wade
IMF World Economic Outlook October 2018
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IMF: Colombian Economy to Grow by 2.8% in 2018, Extend Recovery Further with 3.6% Growth in 2019

Though slight, the body's upward revision for Colombia comes in contrast to the IMF’s overall expectations for the global economy.
Posted On October 9, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Bogotá Startup Hometuls Wins Colombian Seedstars Competition, Will Head to Switzerland to Compete for $1 Million USD in Funding

"The next competition for Hometuls is the Seedstars Summit in Switzerland in April, where they will compete for up to $1 million in prizes,” said Ana Vasquez of Seedstars.
Posted On October 1, 2018
, By Jared Wade
AV MRO (Photo credit: Avianca)
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Avianca to Launch Daily Direct Flight from Bogotá to Santa Cruz, Bolivia in November

The route to Santa Cruz is Avianca’s second connecting Colombia in Bolivia. The carrier also operates a daily flight between Bogotá and La Paz.
Posted On October 1, 2018
, By Jared Wade
President Felipe Bayón (left) and USO President César Loza (right) finalized the labor agreement at the Ministry of Labor in Bogotá today alongside Minister of Labor Alicia Arango. (Photo credit: Ecopetrol)
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Ecopetrol Finalizes Labor Deal with USO Petroleum Workers Union Through 2022

To formalize an agreement announced last week, the heads of Ecopetrol and USO sat down yesterday to sign the deal.
Posted On September 29, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Banco de la Republica, the central bank of Colombia, in Bogotá.
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Colombian Central Bank Holds Key Interest Rate Steady at 4.25%

Banco de la República has now held the rate steady since cutting it by 25 basis points to 4.25% at its April meeting.
Posted On September 29, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Photo: Asobancaria President Santiago Castro (left) and OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro (right) sign the cybersecurity cooperation agreement in Washington. (Photo credit: Juan Manuel Herrera/OAS)
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Asobancaria Partners with OAS to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Colombian Financial Sector

"We have taken the issue of cybersecurity very seriously," said Asobancaria President Santiago Castro.
Posted On September 28, 2018
, By Jared Wade
President Donald Trump participates in a bilateral meeting Colombian President Ivan Duque Marquez Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. (Photo credit: Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead)
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Drugs, Peace, and Venezuela: Duque Outlines Colombian Agenda on Key Issues During U.N. Assembly, Trump Meeting

At the U.N., Duque reiterated his commitment to crack down on illicit coca production, strengthen the country’s peace process, and find a solution to the Venezuelan crisis.
Posted On September 28, 2018
, By Andy East
Oil rig (Photo credit: Catmoz / Pixabay)
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Ecopetrol Wins Joint Bid to Explore Pau-Brasil Oil Block in Vast Santos Basin off Brazilian Coast

Colombian state-controlled oil company Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) (BVC: ECOPETROL) was among the exploration block winners today at an auction in Brazil and now holds the rights to a portion of the oil extracted from the Santos basin off the coast of South America’s largest country. “This bet in Brazil is...
Posted On September 28, 2018
, By Jared Wade
OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro visits the Colombian/Venezuelan border in September. (Credit: OAS)
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Colombia to Host OAS General Assembly in 2019

“This year marked 70 years since the founding of the OAS in Bogotá. For our government it will be an honor," said Colombian diplomat Alejandro Ordoñez.
Posted On September 27, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Facebook Dating comes to Colombia. (Phone images via Facebook)
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Why Facebook Debuted Its New Dating Service in Colombia

Facebook says it chose Colombia to start due to the fact that its population is tech-savvy and highly social.
Posted On September 25, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Ecopetrol Agrees to Deal to End Labor Dispute with Petroleum Workers Union

The new deal with the Petroleum Industry’s Workers Union (USO) lasts through 2022. Workers will receive a raise of the inflation rate plus 1.21% in 2018 and inflation plus 1.7% in the next four years.
Posted On September 25, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Clyde Hutchinson, director of Viva Air Labs, and Félix Antelo, president and CEO of Viva Air, celebrate the opening of the innovation center. (Credit: Viva Air)
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Viva Air Launches ‘Viva Air Labs’ to Pursue Innovation in Latin American Aviation Industry

Among the projects underway is the development of methods to pay for flights through mobile platforms such as WhatsApp.
Posted On September 24, 2018
, By Jared Wade
University of the Andes - The Edifício Mario Laserna at the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia. (Credit: Leandro Neumann Ciuffo / Universidad de los Andes)
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Universidad de los Andes Named Best University in Colombia, Eighth Best in Latin America

Though Los Andes continues to excel, the nation’s other institutions continue to lag behind many of their regional peers in the rankings.
Posted On September 24, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Tecnoglass window-making factory in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo credit: Liliana Padierna)
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Tecnoglass Forms Distribution, Sales Alliance with Schüco

The partnership creates a shared distribution network in the Americas and will allow Tecnoglass to manufacture and sell Schüco-branded products.
Posted On September 24, 2018
, By Editorial Staff
A drug lab in Caqueta, Colombia, that was producing coca paste before being busted by Colombian military. (Photo credit: Comando General de las Fuerzas Militares)
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United Nations: Coca Cultivation in Colombia Reaches Record High

Colombia's coca crop has been expanding by 45% per year since 2013 and reached a recorded high of 171,000 hectares in 2017.
Posted On September 22, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Sophia the Robot speaks on stage during Andicom 2018 in Cartagena, Colombia. (Photo credit: Jared Wade)
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Sophia the Robot Tells Colombians AI Results ‘Can’t Be Denied’ for Business

Sophia was the star of Andicom 2018, taking the stage to discuss artificial intelligence's impact on business and society.
Posted On September 22, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Three Continental Gold Mining Workers Killed in Violent Attack

The tragedy follows the killing of a mining engineer working for Continental Gold earlier this month, who was left dead after his vehicle was attacked in Buriticá.
Posted On September 21, 2018
, By Jared Wade
CINTEL helps launch the Digital Business Development Center Launched in Colombia (Centro de Desarrollo de Negocios Digitales). (Photo credit: CINTEL)
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Digital Business Development Center Launched in Colombia

The center was founded by the Medellín Chamber of Commerce, CINTEL, and the CREAME Business Incubator.
Posted On September 20, 2018
, By Editorial Staff
Kiwi Campus (Photo credit: Kiwi Campus)
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Interview: Kiwi Campus, a Colombian-Californian Startup, Is Rolling Out Autonomous Food Delivery in Berkeley

"What Uber and Tesla have been doing is trying to be autonomous on the streets beside other cars," says Ricardo Rambal. "What we do is we deliver on the sidewalk."
Posted On September 18, 2018
, By Loren Moss
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Medical Cannabis Company Khiron Life Sciences Sells Shares to Raise $13 Million USD in Funding

The Canadian company with its main operations in Colombia sold more than 14.3 million common shares for $0.90 per share to raise the funding.
Posted On September 18, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Video camera, audiovisual equipment, TecnoMultimedia InfoComm (Photo credit: JosepMonter / Pixabay)
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TecnoMultimedia InfoComm Audiovisual Conference to Come to Bogotá on October 3-5

This year's event will feature a special art installation, known as the “Infinity Room,” created by Turkish visual artist Refik Anadol.
Posted On September 17, 2018
, By Editorial Staff
Minesa - Sociedad Minera de Santander SAS (Credit: Screengrab from Minesa press video)
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Eco Oro Finalizes Sale of Two Mining Titles to Minesa in Santander

The $5 million USD deal includes two mining titles as well as "technical information and ancillary assets," said the Canadian mining firm.
Posted On September 17, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Tecnoglass to Pay Third Quarter Dividend of $0.14 USD per Share on November 19

The payment will be made to all Tecnogloass shareholders of record at the close of business on October 26.
Posted On September 16, 2018
, By Jared Wade
The UN Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC), with security and logistical support from the Colombian Armed Forces and help from some members of the FARC-EP (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army), cleared 750 of 998 FARC-EP arms caches. The operation required major logistical planning and effort, involving more than 40,000 kilometers travelled by helicopter, boat, land vehicles and horses. (Photo credit: United Nations / 13 August 2017, Bojayá, Colombia)
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United Nations Extends Peace Process Verification Mission in Colombia for Another Year

The global organization’s Security Council reaffirmed its “full commitment” to the peace process in Colombia for an additional year through September 15, 2019.
Posted On September 14, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Image: Felipe Buitrago, strategic areas director for the Colombian government. (Credit: ACDECC)
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Entrepreneurial Leaders Forum Comes to Bogotá on October 24

The one-day event will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on October 24 with the theme of “Building the Future of Intelligent Companies."
Posted On September 14, 2018
, By Editorial Staff
Parque La Colina mall in Bogotá, Colombia. (Photo credit: EEIM)
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Parque Arauco Issues $200 Million USD Bond

Parque Arauco’s Colombian operations accounted for 14.2% of its revenues in the second quarter of 2018, according to the firm.
Posted On September 13, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia Admitted to World Avocado Organization in Another Sign of Export Potential

"Hass avocado production is growing at a tremendous rate in Colombia,” said Daniel Bustamante of the World Avocado Organization.
Posted On September 11, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Ecopetrol oil and gas company headquarters in Bogotá, Colombia
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Ecopetrol Secures $665 Million USD Contingent Line of Credit from Scotiabank, Mizuho Bank

Ecopetrol says it may draw upon the credit line to strengthen its "liquidity position in the face of eventual growth opportunities" or "mitigate risks associated to unexpected fluctuations in crude prices."
Posted On September 10, 2018
, By Jared Wade
An Afro-Colombian boy in Taganga on the Caribbean coast. (Credit: Jared Wade)
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World Bank: Racism Is Obstructing Development Throughout Latin America

Latin America's ability to end extreme poverty and boost prosperity will depend "to a very large degree on the social inclusion of Afro-descendants," says the World Bank.
Posted On September 10, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Grupo Éxito CEO Carlos Mario Giraldo Named ‘Dynamic CEO of the Year’ by Council of the Americas

The CEO was honored for "outstanding performance leading the group's extensive portfolio of brands in several countries," said Council of the Americas.
Posted On September 10, 2018
, By Jared Wade
David Gordon, new chief corporate Officer of PharmaCielo (Photo credit; CNW Group/PharmaCielo)
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PharmaCielo Names David Gordon as Chief Corporate Officer

David Gordon, former managing partner in Canada for global public relations firm Cohn & Wolfe, will step into his role with PharmaCielo on October 1.
Posted On September 10, 2018
, By Jared Wade
The Higabra Valley Tunnel at Continental Gold's Buriticá goldmine in Antioquia.
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Mining Engineer Working for Continental Gold Killed in Central Colombia

Two engineers were attacked on the morning of September 5 in the town of Buriticá where the Toronto-based company operates a large gold mine
Posted On September 10, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Pope Francis and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos embrace at the Casa de Nariño in Bogotá. (Credit: Presidencia de la República)
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Colombian President Duque Will Meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican on October 22

The pope and Duque will discuss the state of peace process that the pope publicly supported throughout his trip to Colombia in 2017
Posted On September 7, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Chief peace negotiator for the Colombian government, Humberto de la Calle (right), shakes hands with FARC representative Iván Márquez in Havana, Cuba, to signify that a peace deal has been reached. (Photo credit: Presidencia de la República)
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Absence of Some Leaders at FARC Summit Raises Questions About Group’s Political Viability

The absence of three leading figures may be a sign of the internal fracture within the FARC party that has grown since the arrest of Jesus Santrich.
Posted On September 7, 2018
, By Insight Crime
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LATAM to Buy All Outstanding Shares and Take Customer Loyalty Program Multiplus Private

The LATAM Group already owned more than 70% of Multiplus as the controlling stakeholder and will purchase the remaining shares of the São Paulo-based firm.
Posted On September 6, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Ecopetrol oil and gas company headquarters in Bogotá, Colombia
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Contract Worker Strike Shuts Down 19 Drilling Rigs at Ecopetrol’s La Cifa-Infantas Oil Field

USO said this week that it had presented a proposal to Ecoptrol that included a request for higher salary and improved benefits for some 35,000 direct and contracted workers. 
Posted On September 6, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Interview: Boho Expo Launch This Month Will Showcase Local Colombian Designers Like DE.LOR

"Everything in Boho is 100% made in Colombia, and most of the designs are handmade," says Vivianne Delor of DE.LOR
Posted On September 6, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia Charges 13 Chiquita Executives for Alleged Role in Funding Paramilitary Death Squads

Long-standing allegations have surrounded the company for decades. In a U.S. court settlement in 2007, Chiquita paid a $25 million USD fine and admitted it had paid protection money to paramilitary groups.
Posted On September 3, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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What Is Behind the Apparent Attempt to Squeeze Foreign Journalists out of Colombia?

EDITORIAL: In 2017 Colombia’s government signed a formal but controversial peace agreement with the country’s FARC rebel group. In the agreement, the government committed to extensive reintegration efforts, protection for community leaders, and for residents of rural areas that the FARC once controlled. In the 10...
Posted On September 3, 2018
, By Loren Moss
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Sophia the Robot Comes to Cartagena

Sophia the Robot made her second appearance in as many months in Colombia, this time making her Cartagena debut during Andicom 2018.
Posted On September 1, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Trump Plans Visit to Colombia in December After G20 Summit in Buenos Aires

Trump was originally scheduled to make his first trip to Colombia earlier this year during a trip to the Summit of the Americas in Lima. But he abruptly canceled those travel plans at the last minute.
Posted On September 1, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Ivan Duque pushed the need for tech regulation reform during the opening address at the Andicom 2018 ICT Conference in Cartagena. (Photo credit: Jared Wade)
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President Duque Creates Innovation Council, Plans Tech Modernization Law in September

President Iván Duque announced yesterday that he is working to enact a technology modernization law next month that will streamline regulation and embed a more digital mindset in areas ranging from education and healthcare to justice and the fight against corruption. In a speech in Cartagena, Duque said “it is my...
Posted On August 30, 2018
, By Jared Wade
My rough & tumble Serengiti Erice sunglasses for when I'm 'ready to rumble.'
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Will The Sale of Serengeti (Again) Destroy The Premium Optics That The Sunglasses Are Known For?

What set Serengeti lenses apart is that you were actually getting some technological value for the high price tag, rather than a designer label slapped on an otherwise cheap pair of plastic sunglasses.
Posted On August 30, 2018
, By Loren Moss
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Bogotá Recognized for Excellence in Social Innovation

Bogotá was recognized for its "Laboratory of Innovation for Social Organizations” initiative that has helped promote citizen participation.
Posted On August 30, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Photo: Sergio Bedoya of Virtual Llantas discusses his company’s Digital Transformation Award at Andicom 2018 in Cartagena. (Credit: Jared Wade)
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Fitpal, Réditos Empresariales Among Digital Transformation Award Winners at Andicom 2018

Health and fitness startup Fitpal won the award for digital entrepreneur of the year. Réditos Empresariales took home the prize in the large company category.
Posted On August 30, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Photo: On the morning after the failed referendum, Colombian President Iván Duque told the nation
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Anti-Corruption Referendum in Colombia Falls Short Due to Low Voter Turnout

Though 99% of those who voted chose to approve the anti-corruption measures, the referendum fell short of the required threshold by about half a million ballots.
Posted On August 27, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Claudia López, senator of Colombia. (Credit: Patty Suescún)
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Colombians Go to the Polls Today in Referendum Vote on Corruption-Fighting Measures

The top measures on the ballot would mandates salary reductions and term limits for lawmakers as well as mandated prison time for any public officials found guilty of corruption.
Posted On August 26, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Coffee beans from Don Elias finca in Salento, Colombia. (Credit: Jared Wade)
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Three Colombian Coffee Growers to Compete for Illy’s ‘Best of the Best’ Beans Award in New York

The Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award winner will be announced during a ceremony at the world-famous Rockefeller Center on October 4.
Posted On August 25, 2018
, By Jared Wade
ECLAC headquarters in Santiago, Chile. (Credit: ECLAC/CEPAL)
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ECLAC Forecasts Colombian Economy to Grow by 2.7% in 2018

"The forecasts for 2018 and 2019 are promising and are supported by stronger growth in Colombia’s trading partners,” stated ECLAC in its mid-year regional breakdown.
Posted On August 25, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Ecopetrol oil and gas company headquarters in Bogotá, Colombia
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Pipeline Hole Causes Gasoline Spill in Cundinamarca

This is the 20th illegal valve the company has found this year in this specific pipeline, according to Ecopetrol.
Posted On August 24, 2018
, By Jared Wade
pwc cintel award digital transformation andicom (Credit: PwC)
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Who Will Win Digital Transformation of the Year Award in Colombia at Andicom 2018?

Bancolombia, Boxi Sleep, 1DOC3, and Wikiwomen took home the honors in 2017, the first time the awards were handed out by CINTEL and PWC.
Posted On August 23, 2018
, By Editorial Staff
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Continental Gold Plans ‘More Aggressive’ Drilling After Promising Results at Buriticá Mine

"With underground development advancing at a productive rate and providing suitable drilling locations, the company will be more aggressive in drilling," stated Continental Gold.
Posted On August 23, 2018
, By Editorial Staff
Manuel Martínez of CINTEL (right) shares the stage with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos at Andicom 2017 in Cartagena. (Photo credit: Jared Wade)
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President Duque, Sophia the Robot to Headline Andicom 2018 ICT Conference Next Week in Colombia

President Duque will kick things off on Wednesday morning and then robot citizen Sophia will bookend the three-day conference with a closing keynote address on Friday afternoon.
Posted On August 23, 2018
, By Jared Wade
New Ecopetrol Chief Financial Officer Jamie Caballero Uribe. (Photo credit: Ecopetrol S.A.)
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Ecopetrol Appoints Jaime Caballero Uribe as Chief Financial Officer

Within this role, Caballero will be the compliance agent for financial reporting to the Colombian Finance Superintendency.
Posted On August 19, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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After Successful Exploratory Drilling, Frontera Energy to Begin Further Testing of Acorazado-1 Well in Los Llanos

The next step for the well will be to run and cement a liner in preparation for further testing, which is expected to take “several weeks,” said Frontera.
Posted On August 18, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Medical Marijuana Company Khiron Life Sciences Begins Listing on OTCQB Venture Market

The Toronto-based company, which has its main operations in Colombia, is trading under the ticker symbol KHRNF.
Posted On August 18, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Venezuela Protests Maduro Flag 2017 (Photo credit: Efecto Eco)
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IACHR: Colombian Response to Venezuelan Migrant Crisis an ‘Example for the Region and the World’

While the situation on the border remains dire, IACHR head Margarette Macaulay praised a Colombian response that has been "without a doubt, an example for the region and the world.”
Posted On August 17, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Bienes y Servicios International Secures $2.75 Million USD Loan from U.S. Lender Kennedy Funding to Develop Housing in Sincelejo

The loan — which is the first issued by Kennedy Funding to close in Colombia — will be used to purchase 17,000 acres of vacant land in the Sucre capital.
Posted On August 16, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Avicanna Inc. Acquires 60% Stake in Colombian Medical Marijuana Firm Santa Marta Golden Hemp

"This acquisition represents a significant milestone for the cannabis industry, being the first in which a major multinational agricultural corporation has taken a position in a joint venture of this nature,” said Avicanna.
Posted On August 16, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Ecopetrol oil and gas company headquarters in Bogotá, Colombia
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Benefitting from High Oil Prices, Ecopetrol Reports Significant Increases in Earnings and Revenue in First Half of 2018

Ecopetrol reported 15.8 trillion pesos in earnings, an increase of 37.7% compared to the 11.5 trillion pesos brought in during the first half of 2017.
Posted On August 16, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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On the Rise: Colombian Economy Grew by 2.8% in Second Quarter

The 2.8% figure is the best result in any second quarter since 2015 and up from the 2.5% growth seen in the same period during 2017.
Posted On August 15, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Amazon to Open 600-Employee Customer Service Center in Bogotá

The retail giant plans to hire 400 people by the end of October and reach 600 employees by the end of the year.
Posted On August 14, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Flooding Destroys More than a Dozen Homes, Forces Evacuation of Tens of Thousands in Mocoa

Rain and severe weather have led to the collapse of at least 14 houses, but no deaths, significant injuries, or missing people have been reported.
Posted On August 12, 2018
, By Jared Wade
U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis speaking last year at the NATO headquarters in Brussels. (Credit: Department of Defense / U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jette Carr)
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James Mattis, U.S. Defense Secretary, to Visit Colombia this Week

The visit will be a part of the secretary’s larger trip to South America, including stops in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.
Posted On August 12, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Carlos Holmes, foreign affairs minister of Colombia, announces the nation's decision to withdraw from UNASUR. (Credit: Presidencia de la República)
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Colombia Withdraws from Union of South American Nations in Duque’s First Week in Power

In April, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and others suspended their membership in an organization facing leadership issues and no consensus regarding relations with Venezuela.
Posted On August 11, 2018
, By Jared Wade
A young girl waves a Palestine flag during a 2014 protest in Slovenia. (Photo credit: MZaplotnik)
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Outgoing Colombian President Recognizes Palestine as a State in One of His Last Acts, Leaving Israel ‘Surprised’ and ‘Disappointed’

The Israeli embassy in Colombia asked the Andean nation to "reverse the decision,” expressing that it was both “surprised and very disappointed."
Posted On August 10, 2018
, By Jared Wade
President Iván Duque (far left) meets with Defensoría del Pueblo head Carlos Negret and the DPC staff. (Photo credit: Defensoría del Pueblo / DPC)
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Colombia to Use $18 Million USD Loan to Strengthen Governmental Ombudsman Office

The Inter-American Development Bank loan will be used on tech tools, management models, and improving the quality of citizen services.
Posted On August 9, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Migration officials work at the Colombian/Venezuelan border city of Cúcuta, where tens of thousands of Venezuelans cross every day due to the desperate social conditions and economic crisis occurring in their homeland. (Credit: National Police of Colombia)
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U.S. Provides Colombia with Additional $9 Million USD to Deal with Influx of Venezuelans

During a trip to the border town of Cucutá this week, Nikki Haley, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, announced that the United States will provide an additional $9 million USD in humanitarian aid for Venezuelans in Colombia. The money will go toward funding critical needs such as shelter, medicine, health...
Posted On August 9, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Inflation Rate Falls to Four-Year Low of 3.12% in July

Compared to June, the consumer price index fell by 0.13% — significantly below the consensus forecast.
Posted On August 9, 2018
, By Jared Wade
President Juan Manuel Santos welcomes his successor, Iván Duque, to the Casa de Nariño. (Photo credit: Presidencia de la República / Nelson Cárdenas, SIG)
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Colombian President Iván Duque Takes Office in a Divided Nation with a Recovering Economy

While the peace process and divisive politics in Bogotá will be thornier issues, Duque's management of the fiscal deficit will prove tricky even amid rising GDP growth rates.
Posted On August 8, 2018
, By Jared Wade
UruIT office in Medellín, Colombia. (Photo credit: Loren Moss)
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Interview: Why Uruguayan App Developer UruIT Launched a New Office in Colombia

UruIT, a Uruguayan software and mobile app development company, entered the Colombian market a little more than two years ago. The firm’s first office was launched in the Ruta N innovation complex in Medellín. Marcelo Martínez, who heads the team in Colombia, says the experience there was great and really...
Posted On August 6, 2018
, By Loren Moss
The Port of Barranquilla. (Photo credit: Puerto de Barranquilla)
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Colombian Exports Rise 22.5% in First Half of 2018 to $20.5 Billion USD

Rising oil prices were the biggest factor. The extractive industry exported $11.8 billion USD — nearly 60% of the nation's export value in the past six months.
Posted On August 5, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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1.1 Million Colombians Joined the Formal Financial System in 2017

This figure represents an 11% uptick in the number of new entrants to the system compared to the 999,000 people who secured financial products for the first time in 2016.
Posted On August 5, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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IDB Invest Issues Local Currency Bond in Colombian Pesos Equivalent to $50 Million USD

The bond aims to attract international finance to the region and "meet the growing demand of clients in local currencies," said IDB Invest.
Posted On August 3, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Suspends Ticket Sales in Colombia After Canceling Dozens of Flights

Avianca say the problem involved the failure of a communications system with crew members who did not show up for scheduled flights.
Posted On August 2, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Bogotá Secures $600 Million USD Line of Credit for Elevated Metro, Public Transportation Infrastructure

The bank says that "the elevated metro can help save up to $61 million USD in investments per kilometer and its operation will cost 28% less than an underground system."
Posted On August 1, 2018
, By Jared Wade
In 2013, Colombia opened a new Rumichaca bridge on the border of Ecuador, a route that will be improved by a new highway that includes funding from OPIC. (Photo credit: Xavier Granja Cedeño - Cancillería Ecuador)
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U.S. Agency OPIC Commits up to $300 Million USD for Highway, Housing, Commercial Building Projects in Colombia

"Colombia is a key part of our strategy to invest more across the region,” said Ryan Brennan, vice president of OPIC.
Posted On July 30, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Photo: Nikki Haley, pictured here during her tenure as South Carolina governor, will be joined by Kevin Whitaker, U.S. ambassador to Colombia, and Kirsten Madison, a high-level drug enforcement official. (Credit: Staff Sgt. Jorge Intriago)
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High-Ranking U.S. Diplomat Nikki Haley to Attend Inauguration of New Colombian President Iván Duque

Haley will be joined by the U.S. ambassador to Colombia, Kevin Whitaker, and Kirsten Madison, a high-level drug enforcement official.
Posted On July 30, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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PharmaCielo Colombia Plants Additional 45,000 Medical Marijuana Plants, Pushing Total Crop to Nearly a Quarter Million

The new plants are a THC-dominant variety, which trigger a psychoactive response, whereas the earlier crop were cannabidiol, or CBD, dominant.
Posted On July 30, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Through Its MBA Pipeline Strategy, TalentoTotal Aims to Empower Black and Indigenous Business Leaders in Colombia

"It is TalentoTotal's mission to shed light on the immense untapped talent pool that exists within these communities," says TalentoTotal founder Gem McCreary.
Posted On July 30, 2018
, By Loren Moss
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