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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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A panel speaks at TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2016. (Credit: TechCrunch)
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Regional Startups Have Until August 6 to Apply for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Latin America Competition

Designed for early-stage companies in the seed stage, Startup Battlefield Latin America will kick off on November 8 in São Paulo,
Posted On July 29, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Unemployment Rate Comes in at 9.1% in June

This represents an uptick from the 8.7% rate registered in June 2017. The overall second quarter unemployment rate this year was 9.4%
Posted On July 27, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Central Bank Leaves Benchmark Interest Rate Unchanged at 4.25%

The decision to maintain the current rate was approved unanimously by all seven members of the board of the Banco de la República.
Posted On July 27, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Colombian Commerce Minister María Lorena Gutiérrez signs the agreement to deepen ties between Colombia and Mercosur. (Credit: Ministry of Commerce / MinCIT)
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Colombia Signs Agreement to Smooth Barriers for Colombian Companies to Operate in Mercosur Markets

The agreement intends to give Colombian companies the same access conditions as local firms to the markets of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
Posted On July 26, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Photo: Ramón gives a tour of the land that his family owns, showing the diversity of flora that has been taken over by palm oil plantations. (Photo credit: Thom Pierce | Guardian | Global Witness | UN Environment)
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Report: 24 Environmental Activists Were Killed in Colombia in 2017

“Many leaders of the land reclamation movement have been killed, including my father,” said Ramón Bedoya of Colombia.
Posted On July 25, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Accenture Opens New ‘Advanced Technology Center’ in Medellín’s Ruta N Complex

The global consultancy says that its Medellín tech center will grow to employ up to 500 people within a year.
Posted On July 25, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Named Best Airline in South America at World Airline Awards

Avianca beat out beat everyone on the continent, including second-place finisher Azul Airlines, LATAM, Sky Airlines, and Aerolíneas Argentinas.
Posted On July 25, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Photo: Before they were bitter political rivals, then-President Álvaro Uribe (right) and his then-Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos (center) meet with U.S. officials in Washington. (Credit: U.S. Department of Defense)
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Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Submits Resignation from Senate Amid Investigation

Álvaro Uribe, a former president of Colombia and arguably the most influential politician in the country, announced his resignation from the Senate amid an ongoing investigation that includes allegations of witness tampering. As this situation plays out, Uribe, who has been called for questioning by the Supreme...
Posted On July 24, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Bladex to Pay Second Quarter Dividend of $0.385 USD per Share on August 15

Bladex reported profits of $16.6 million USD in the quarter — up from the first quarter, but a drop from the $17.5 million USD in the second quarter of 2017.
Posted On July 23, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox, new board member of Khiron Life Science Corp, spoke in 2017 at the 3rd Annual Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo in Phoenix.(Photo credit: Gage Skidmore)
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Medical Marijuana Firm Khiron Life Sciences Adds Ex-Mexican President Vicente Fox to Board

Khiron CEO Alvaro Torres says adding Fox to the board of directors “significantly expands our scope of influence and relationships within the Latin American market.”
Posted On July 22, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Three Graffiti Artists Killed in Accident with Medellín Metro

The three young artists were reportedly killed in between the Aguacatala and Poblado stations while trying paint a parked train.
Posted On July 22, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Senator Antanas Mockus Moons Congressional Colleagues During Session

Mockus said he did it in an attempt to quiet a loud group who were talking over the farewell address given by outgoing Congress head Efraín Cepeda.
Posted On July 22, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia Joins Global Initiative to Eliminate Deforestation in Cocoa Industry

Colombia is now the first Latin American nation to join the Cocoa and Forest Initiative, a global program formed in 2017 to curb deforestation in sector.
Posted On July 20, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Santo Tomás University (Photo credit: Jared Wade)
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Santo Tomás University Approved for $25 million USD Loan from IFC

The loan will largely be used for campus improvements to the university's locations in Bogotá, Medellín, Bucaramanga, Villavicencio, and Tunja.
Posted On July 19, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Medellín WordPress User Group Celebrates Open Source CMS Platform’s 15th Anniversary

The Medellín Wordpress user group, which claims over 800 members, held its celebration at Barna Restaurant in Poblado.
Posted On July 18, 2018
, By Loren Moss
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Avianca Opens New Domestic VIP Lounge in Bogotá’s El Dorado Airport

Avianca’s new lounge has private cubicles with power connections in quiet areas of the complex in addition to a greatly expanded menu of food and drink options.
Posted On July 18, 2018
, By Loren Moss
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Colombia and the U.S. Still Have No Double Taxation Treaty: How Does This Affect You?

In an effort to simplify how business is conducted (and taxes are assessed), many national governments enter into legal agreements designed to clarify the law and mitigate double taxation. The ultimate goal of these agreements is to encourage economic activity and investment between countries. These agreements are...
Posted On July 2, 2018
, By James Baker, CPA
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Banco Itaú Colombia Issues $135 Million USD in Ordinary Bonds

The demand shows "the confidence of the market in Itaú,” said Derek Sassoo of Banco Itaú Colombia.
Posted On June 26, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Ecopetrol Begins Commercial Production at Infantas Oriente Oilfield

Ecopetrol plans to drill 20 wells as it begins to develop the field this year and another 47 wells in 2019.
Posted On June 26, 2018
, By Jared Wade
(Photo courtesy of Lobo Tiggre)
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Interview: Colombian Mining Sector Is ‘Under-Explored’ – A Clear Advantage over the Long Term

"There are plenty of targets in Colombia that have never really seen modern exploration," says Lobo Tiggre. "That is clearly an advantage."
Posted On June 25, 2018
, By Loren Moss
Crude oil production in Colombia energy and natural resources sector. (Credit: lalabell68 / Pixabay)
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Frontera Energy Expects to Issue $350 Million USD in Notes this Week

The Canadian oil company plans to buy back $250 million USD in previously issued notes, with the remainder going to “general corporate purposes."
Posted On June 24, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Japanese Government to Fund Four More Libraries in Colombia

This pushes the sum donated by Japan for this initiative to at least 47 libraries and roughly 10.6 trillion pesos since 2010.
Posted On June 22, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Photo: As part of world tour, Sophia the robot, created by Hanson Robotics, took the stage during the Web Summit 2017 in Lisbon, Portugal, last November. (Photo credit: Stephen McCarthy / Web Summit via Sportsfile)
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World-Famous AI Robot ‘Citizen’ Sophia to Visit Medellín Tech Event in July

Sophia will speak during an event at Pontificia Bolivariana University for her debut appearance in South America.
Posted On June 22, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Photo: Sana Commerce's headquarters in Rotterdam, Netherlands, at the Van Nelle Factory. (Photo credit: F.Eveleens)
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Netherlands-Based Sana Commerce Opens First Latin American Office in Medellín

“Medellín was chosen for its emphasis on IT education and engineering," said Cas Nieskens of Sana Commerce.
Posted On June 22, 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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Economic Policy Continuity Likely in Colombia Under President Duque but Slow Growth Still Presents Fiscal Risk

"The continuation of fiscal adjustment, as per Colombia's fiscal rule, will be important for sustaining policy credibility," said Fitch Ratings.
Posted On June 21, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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GoldMining Inc. Begins Being Listed on Toronto Stock Exchange

The Vancouver-based mining company's common shares and purchase warrants were previously trading on the TSX Venture Exchange.
Posted On June 21, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Ecopetrol oil and gas company headquarters in Bogotá, Colombia
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Ecopetrol to Pay Off $156 Million USD in Loans Early

The loans date back to 2013 and were issued with a payment schedule that would end in 2023.
Posted On June 20, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Bancolombia, Sura, Davivienda Rank Among Top Colombian Companies at Attracting Talent (Photo credit: amtec.us.com)
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Bancolombia, Sura, Davivienda Rank Among Top Colombian Companies at Attracting Talent

Bancolombia topped the rankings in 2017, but fell one spot to second place in this year's Merco report.
Posted On June 20, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Tecnoglass to Pay Second Quarter Dividend of $0.14 USD per Share on July 31

The dividend will be paid to all shareholders as the close of business on June 29.
Posted On June 19, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Rightwing Candidate Iván Duque Wins Election to Become Next President of Colombia

Iván Duque won convincingly in a second-round run off election over leftwing candidate Gustavo Petro, a controversial former M-19 guerrilla member.
Posted On June 17, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Gustavo Petro and Ivan Duque, the left and right coalition candidates in the 2018 presidential election in Colombia. (Photo credit: Prensa de Bogotá / Leoboud)
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Colombians Head to the Polls to Elect New President in Run-Off Vote Between Duque and Petro

Colombians today will put either rightwing candidate Iván Duque or leftist Gustavo Petro in office for the next four years.
Posted On June 17, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Bogotá Rejects Bar Association Request to Allow Early-Morning Alcohol Sales During World Cup

The Colombian National Team will play two matches in Russia that start at 7 am and 9 am local time.
Posted On June 16, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Ministry of Finance: Colombia GDP to Grow by 2.7% This Year and 3.4% in 2019

This figure is identical to a recent forecast from the central bank and represents an improvement from the disappointing 1.8% registered in 2017.
Posted On June 16, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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U.S. Embassy and Center of Tropical Agriculture Launch Soil Mapping Project to Advance Cacao for Peace Program in Colombia

The embassy is working to better understand the agricultural conditions in the coastal region of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Posted On June 15, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca to Launch Direct Flight from Bogotá to Chicago on November 17

This will be the first direct flight operating between these two major cities in the Americas.
Posted On June 15, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia Produced 865,987 Barrels of Oil per Day in May

This represents a 1.6% increase over the production in May 2017 and a 0.1% increase from last month.
Posted On June 14, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Institute for Robotic Process Automation & AI Launches Colombia Chapter

The chapter will be led by the recently established Digital Americas Pipeline Initiative (DAPI) in Medellín.
Posted On June 13, 2018
, By Editorial Staff
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Frontera Energy to Split Stock for Shareholders as of June 26

Canadian oil company Frontera Energy Corporation will split its stock this year, issues a two-for-one share split on June 26.
Posted On June 12, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Frank Casale, founder of the Institute for Robotic Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence (IRPA AI), speaks at the launch event for the Digital Americas Pipeline Initiative (DAPI) in Medellín, Colombia. (Photo credit: IRPA AI)
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Interview: Frank Casale Explains Why Medellín Is the Perfect Place for the Digital Americas Pipeline Initiative

Frank Casale, founder of the Institute for Robotic Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence (IRPA AI), has a new endeavor. He is the CEO of the Digital Americas Pipeline Initiative (DAPI), an effort to train new talent for the automation and artificial intelligence space as well as provide expertise for the...
Posted On June 10, 2018
, By Loren Moss
Grupo Familia of Colombia. (Photo credit: Engin_Akyurt / Pixabay)
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Grupo Familia, Kimberly Clark Hit with Fines by Andean Community for Anti-Competitive Practices

Kimberly Clark and Grupo Familia face fines of 4.1% and 3.5% of their sales, respectively, in the Colombian and Ecuadorian markets.
Posted On June 10, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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With New $50 Million USD Line of Credit, Colombia’s FDN Can Issue More Dollar-Based 4G Loans

The dollar-based line of credit comes from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE).
Posted On June 9, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Fitch Ratings: Closer Alignment with Basel III Standards Will Improve Credit Profile of Colombian Banks

Ongoing progress to adopt Basel III standards in Colombia should improve both the credit profiles and capital adequacy of banks, said Fitch Ratings
Posted On June 9, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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EU Pledges $41 Million USD in Humanitarian Aid to Venezuelans, Including Support for Colombia to Manage Migration Crisis

"We cannot remain bystanders to this human tragedy,” said Christos Stylianides of the European Union.
Posted On June 8, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Bancolombia: OECD Membership Will Boost Colombia’s Economic Competitiveness and Growth Potential

"Being part of this organization will allow Colombia to adopt better public policies, which will contribute to overcoming the large gaps in terms of competitiveness.”
Posted On June 7, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia Ranks Fourth Among All Countries in World Cup Ticket Sales

Russia, the United States, and Brazil — three countries with much larger populations — are the only nations that have bought more tickets than Colombia.
Posted On June 7, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Inflation Rate Remains Nearly Unchanged for Third Straight Month After Slight Uptick to 3.16% in May

Though 3.16% is slightly above the 3.13% figure recorded in April, this marks the third straight month of negligible change to the year-over-year inflation rate.
Posted On June 6, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Enjoying some fresh-roasted Colombian coffee at a farm near Salento, one of the country's top tourism destinations. (Credit: Jared Wade)
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Colombia Named Guest of Honor Nation at 2018 World Barista Championship in Amsterdam

The barista competition and World of Coffee trade show will take place from June 21-23 in the Netherlands.
Posted On June 5, 2018
, By Jared Wade
BBVA Colombia branch in Bogota, Colombia
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BBVA Colombia Hosting 16-Week ‘Social Entrepreneurship’ Accelerator Program in July

Applications are being accepted through June 11 from organizations that have launched a project, product, or service with “proven social impact.”
Posted On June 5, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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With Peace Talks Sputtering, One ELN Commander Says Peace Requires Government ‘Get Rid of the Reasons for Which We Exist’

Peace negotiations between Colombia’s government and the ELN have reached their most precarious moment since they began last year.
Posted On June 2, 2018
, By Insight Crime
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European Union Pledges Additional $17.5 Million to Peace Process in Colombia

The European Union has been one of the main financial supporters of Colombia’s peace process in recent years, and this week it pledged an additional $17.5 million USD (€15 million) to the effort. These funds, according to an E.U. statement, are intended to “scale up concrete actions,” specifically the...
Posted On June 2, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Sergio Fajardo, former governor of Antioquia and former mayor of Medellín. (Photo Credit: Inter-American Dialogue)
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Defeated Centrist Candidate Sergio Fajardo Won’t Endorse Either of His Rivals in Second Round of Presidential Election

Fajardo's decision to not support Gustavo Petro in the June 17 election is a setback for the leftist candidate.
Posted On June 2, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Juan Manuel Santos shakes hands with Jens Stoltenberg, secretary general of NATO, in the president's visit to advance Colombia's relationship with the alliance as a
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President Santos Visits NATO to Advance Colombia’s ‘Global Partner’ Relationship with the Alliance

Though the country is advancing its relationship with the alliance in other ways, "Colombia will not conduct tactical operations with NATO," said Defense Minister Luis Carlos Villegas.
Posted On May 31, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Expectations for Colombian Coffee Production This Year Lowered to 14.2 Million Bags Amid Heavy Rains

Despite the annual production setback, the macro story for Colombian coffee production remains positive. “In the last decade, yields have increased nearly 30%."
Posted On May 30, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Ticket Sales Website TuTicket.com Shut Down in Colombia for Failing to Issue Refunds

SIC has suspended the website after the company failed to refund 1,910 tickets valued at a combined $130,000 USD (382 million pesos).
Posted On May 30, 2018
, By Jared Wade
James Rodríguez, superstar midfielder for the Colombian national football team, at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. (Photo credit: Danilo Borges/copa2014.gov)
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Colombian Football Superstar James Rodríguez to Launch JR10 Token Cryptocurrency

The frequent corporate spokesman will launch the "JR10 Token" this summer in a new blockchain venture.
Posted On May 29, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Casa de Nariño, home of the president in Bogotá, Colombia. (Photo credit: Juandavid1227)
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As Top Two Election Finishers, Iván Duque and Gustavo Petro Will Go Head to Head for Colombian Presidency in Runoff Vote on June 17

Petro narrowly beat out third-place finisher Sergio Fajardo by around 260,000 votes out of more than 19.6 million cast.
Posted On May 27, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia Approved for Renewal of $11.4 Billion USD Flexible Credit Line from the IMF

The credit line replaces the pre-existing similar arrangement and Colombia will continue to see the funds as precautionary.
Posted On May 27, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Gustavo Petro and Ivan Duque, the left and right coalition candidates in the 2018 presidential election in Colombia. (Photo credit: Prensa de Bogotá / Leoboud)
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Colombians Head to the Polls Today to Chose a New President in First Election After the End of FARC Conflict

Rightwing candidate Iván Duque, the protege of former President Álvaro Uribe, was the frontrunner in the last major poll before the election.
Posted On May 27, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Joining the Big League: Colombia Admitted to OECD After Years of Trying to Join the Selective Economic Club

“We are now part of the big leagues," said Colombian President Juane Manuel Santos.
Posted On May 25, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Exports Jump 13.9% in First Quarter of 2018

Among South American nations, only Chile (up 24.3%), Bolivia (21.9%), and Uruguay (16.1%) outperformed Colombia this quarter.
Posted On May 24, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Bancóldex Issues $100 Million USD in Bonds to Finance Projects with Social Benefits in Colombia

Colombia’s Commerce Minister María Lorena Gutiérrez said last week that the issuance could be later be extended by another $35 million USD.
Posted On May 24, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Coming to South America: Ikea to Open Stores in Colombia, Chile, and Peru

Bogotá will be the first city in Colombia to receive an Ikea store, but that inauguration will come after an opening in Santiago that is scheduled for 2020.
Posted On May 23, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Frontera Energy Closes on New $100 Million USD Credit Facility

Following an initial eight-month term, the credit facility is expected to be extended to two years “upon satisfaction of certain extension conditions."
Posted On May 22, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Hidroituango Dam Failure in Central Colombia Forces Evacuation of Thousands and Leaves Downriver Communities at Risk of Devastation

The failure of a massive, under-construction hydroelectric dam in Colombia has forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
Posted On May 21, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Feria de los 2 Ruedas, Colombia’s Biggest Motorcycle Fair, Just Keeps Getting Bigger

The largest motorcycle fair in Colombia — and one of the biggest in Latin America — once again came to Medellín this month. From May 4-7, the 11th edition of the Feria de las 2 Ruedas brought together some 60,000 people, according to the show’s organizers, for four days of business dealings, sales meetings,...
Posted On May 20, 2018
, By Loren Moss
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Fitch Ratings Affirms BBB+ Rating for Publicly Controlled Colombian Electric Company ISA

“ISA's credit metrics reflect solid cash flow generation, moderate debt levels and adequate liquidity,” stated Fitch.
Posted On May 20, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Buses operating on the streets of Bogota, Colombia. (Photo credit: Jared Wade)
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Bancóldex Says It Will Not Finance Public Transport Vehicles that Operate on Diesel

The decision "constitutes a reaffirmation of a policy in line with improving quality of life of our population," said Bancóldex head Mario Suárez.
Posted On May 20, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Bancolombia Launches Resource Platform for Small Businesses

The client portal was rolled out on May 15 to offer an overview of the available services offered to SMEs by Bancolombia and a library of informational resources.
Posted On May 19, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence to Open Its Doors this Week in Medellín

The center comes from a partnership between the Institute for Robotic Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence (IRPA AI) and Ruta N
Posted On May 19, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Iván Duque, Colombia’s Front Runner for President, Wants to Get Back to 5% GDP Growth and Cut the Corporate Tax Rate Below 30%

Duque says that tax reform to cut the corporate rate below 30% is one of the ways Colombia can get back to 5% annual GDP growth.
Posted On May 16, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Economy Grew by 2.2% in the First Quarter of 2018

This quarterly GDP growth represents an uptick from the meager 1.8% full-year growth in 2017 and is well above the 1.3% growth in the first quarter of 2017.
Posted On May 16, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Frontera Energy Sees Year-Over-Year Production and Sales Declines in First Quarter

Despite high oil prices, Frontera realized just $249.5 million USD in sales in the quarter compared to $316.6 million USD in the first quarter of 2017.
Posted On May 15, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia Restarts Peace Talks with ELN Guerrilla Group in Cuba

Peace talks resumed this week in Havana between the Colombian government and the nation’s remaining guerrilla faction, the National Liberation Army (ELN).
Posted On May 13, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Photo: An Avianca 787 on the tarmac at José María Córdova International Airport near Medellín in Colombia. (Credit: Avianca)
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Avianca to Launch Flight from Bogotá to Munich in November

This will become Avianca's fourth direct route to Europe, adding to the current routes from Bogotá to Madrid, Barcelona, and London.
Posted On May 13, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Ecopetrol Starts Construction on 55-Kilometer Caldas Pipeline in Central Colombia

The 55-kilometer pipeline, with an 8-inch diameter, will span the distance from the town of Chinchiná in Caldas to Pereira.
Posted On May 11, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Flying High? Colombia Wants to More than Double the Size of Its Aviation Industry by 2030

“To reach 94 million, it is necessary to continue strengthening the airport infrastructure,” said Juan Carlos Salazar, director of Aerocivil.
Posted On May 11, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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U.S. Pledges $18.5 Million USD to Support Crisis-Stricken Venezuelans Displaced in Colombia

The funds will go to support medical care, food programs, and improvements to the registration system to track the assistance needed by Venezuelans in Colombia.
Posted On May 10, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Fitch Ratings Affirms Colombia’s BBB Credit Rating with a Stable Outlook

Though the rating is unchanged from the New York agency’s previous assessment, the status quo represents positive news for a country where economic growth has slowed.
Posted On May 9, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Tecnoglass Barranquilla plant
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Tecnoglass Completes $35 Million USD Payment Obligation for 2017 GM&P Acquisition

The remaining $29 million USD payment was made last week with $6 million USD in cash, $13 million USD in stock, and a $10 million USD note.
Posted On May 8, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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New York PR Agency Weber Shandwick Opens Office in Bogotá

New York-based public relations and marketing agency Weber Shandwick is opening a new office in Bogotá. The global firm’s stated goal is to further its presence in the Latin American market, where it sees increasing demand for PR services both from Colombian and multinational companies. Photo: Former Edelman...
Posted On May 8, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Interview: Unisys CEO Peter Altabef Discusses the Importance of Latin America and Cybersecurity to the Company

"Some of the most sophisticated application development work we are doing, we are doing right here in Bogotá," says Peter Altabef of Unisys.
Posted On May 7, 2018
, By Jared Wade
ColCapital, the Bogotá-based private equity association in Colombia.
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Héctor Cateriano Takes Over as President of ColCapital

Héctor Cateriano, partner and CEO of MAS Equity Partners, brings 20 years of private equity experience to his leadership of ColCapital.
Posted On May 6, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Ecopetrol oil and gas company headquarters in Bogotá, Colombia
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Ecopetrol Reports Income of $923 Million USD in First Quarter of 2018

Despite a major oil spill and below-target production, Ecopetrol reported its best quarterly results in four years amid higher oil prices.
Posted On May 6, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Malicious Email Sent from Account Tied to Colombian Immigration Agency Domain

The message warned recipients that they needed to process an attachment or they would not be able to leave the country.
Posted On May 6, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Goldmining Inc. Appoints Ken Wang to Board of Directors

“His depth of experience and extensive network...will be valuable as we continue to execute our business plan."
Posted On May 5, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Inflation Rate Falls Slightly to 3.13% in April

While this was just 0.01% below the rate recorded in March, this represents the fifth straight month of decline.
Posted On May 5, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia to Limit Number of Tourists Permitted to Visit Johnny Cay Island

Corporación Autónoma Coralina is now charged with setting the capacity and overhauling its overall environmental plan for popular tourist area.
Posted On May 4, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Mining Association Head Says Sector Could Welcome $7 Billion USD in Foreign Investment in Next Four Years

Santiago Ángel expressed his optimism for a turnaround in a sector that brought in a relatively underwhelming $2.6 billion USD over the last four years.
Posted On May 3, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Travelers leaving El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá (Photo credit: Jared Wade)
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After Changes, Avianca Now Operating All Flights from Same Terminal at Bogotá’s El Dorado Airport

Previously, many domestic flights departed and landed at Puente Aéreo but now all Avianca routes go through Terminal 1.
Posted On May 2, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Camilo Cordovez Amador, co-founder and managing partner at PrimeCap. (Photo credit: Loren Moss)
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New Kid on the Block: PrimeCap Is Striving to Become a Leading Investment Bank in Colombia

"I see PrimeCap in three years as probably one of the, let's say, top 20 — at least — investment banking companies in Colombia," says Camilo Cordovez Amador.
Posted On May 1, 2018
, By Loren Moss
Dora Elena Balvin, secretaría de minas de Antioquia en Colombia. (Photo credit: Loren Moss)
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Mining Formalization in Colombia: Multinationals, Informal Miners ‘Have to Live Together,’ says Dora Elena Balvín, Antioquia Secretary of Mines

"There must be space for both the big mining companies and the small artisanal miners," says Dora Elena Balvín, secretary of mines in Antioquia.
Posted On April 30, 2018
, By Loren Moss
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Report: High-Ranking FARC Leader Under Investigation for Drug Trafficking

A bombshell report from the Wall Street Journal claims U.S. and Colombian authorities are investigating Iván Márquez.
Posted On April 29, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Banco de la Republica, the central bank of Colombia, in Bogotá.
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Colombian Central Bank Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate Further to 4.25%

The central bank board cited the “weakness of the economic activity and uncertainty over its pace of recovery.”
Posted On April 28, 2018
, By Jared Wade
In November 2017, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos visited the vast suspension bridge as it was nearing completion. (Photo credit: Presdencia de la República / César Carrión, SIG)
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Study: Fatal Chirajara Bridge Collapse in Colombia Caused by Design Flaw

U.S. engineering firm Modjeski and Masters determined that a support pile that failed because of a design flaw.
Posted On April 28, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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FDN Extends Additional $25 Million USD Credit for 4G Roadway Project Autopista al Mar 1

This adds to the original loan of nearly $125 million USD (350 billion pesos) that was approved in December 2017.
Posted On April 27, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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Discount Airline Group Viva Air Names Felix Antelo as New CEO

Antelo will take over as head of the Panama-based discount airline group officially on May 15.
Posted On April 25, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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InterGlobe Technologies Opens Bogotá Office, Where It Will Provide Customer Service to Priceline.com, Travel Firms

The office, the Indian company’s first in Colombia and 15th location worldwide, will employe 200 people and serve as a "strategic LatAm center."
Posted On April 25, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Colombian President: Pacific Alliance Will Formally Begin Welcoming Associate Member Nations in July (Photo credit: Presidencia de la República)
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Colombian President: Pacific Alliance Slated to Begin Welcoming Associate Member Nations in July

Canada, Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand have been negotiating to become an associate member, a goal also shared by South Korea.
Posted On April 24, 2018
, By Jared Wade
Bancoldex President Luis Fernando Castro
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Bancóldex Launches Subsidized $1.1 Million USD Small Business Loan Program for Victims of Colombian Conflict

The national Victims Unit is subsidizing 2.17% of the loan interest rate through an investment of around $150,000 USD (400 million pesos).
Posted On April 24, 2018
, By Jared Wade
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