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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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Adidas Accused of ‘Machismo’ After Unveiling New Colombian National Team Jersey

Instead of showcasing the nation’s female footballing talent, Adidas asked former Miss Universe Paulina Vega to model the new jersey design.
Posted On November 10, 2017
, By Manuel Rueda
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Based On a Solid Profile, Fitch Ratings Affirms Its BB- Rating for Tecnoglass with a Stable Outlook

Fitch says the rating reflects the firm's good market position in windows, low cost base, and long-term expected growth rate.
Posted On November 8, 2017
, By Rodrigo Torres
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Climate Change Raises Risk of Crop Yield Loss and Food Insecurity in Tropical Andes

"We’re already hearing about farmers moving their coffee and chocolate crops higher upslope because of warming temperatures."
Posted On November 8, 2017
, By Mongabay
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Avianca Acquires 90% Stake in Servicios Aeroportuarios Integrados

SAI supports ground operations including aircraft dispatch, engine starting, counter check-in, and cabin cleaning.
Posted On November 7, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia Signs $315 Million USD Agreement with United Nations to Combat Coca Production

The UN pledged to support "Colombia's activities to encourage local communities to voluntarily give up coca cultivation.”
Posted On November 7, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Banco Santander de Negocios Colombia Joins ACH Network for Digital Payments

The Spanish commercial bank now will be able to make more secure interbank transfers and use ACH’s “PSE Button” for digital payments.
Posted On November 7, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Ongoing Recovery: Fitch Ratings Upgrades Frontera Energy’s Rating from B to B+

"The rating upgrade reflects Frontera's ability to stabilize its operational and financial performance," stated Fitch Ratings.
Posted On November 5, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Policymakers Race Against Time to Finalize $4.9 Billion USD Agreement to Fund Bogotá’s Metro

The Bogotá City Council and national government approved a 15 trillion pesos ($4.9 billion USD) agreement last week to co-fund the city’s long-awaited metro system, and the parties now have until November 11 to iron out the details before a law kicks in that would shelve the project until after next year’s...
Posted On November 5, 2017
, By Andy East
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Inflation Ticks Up Slightly in Colombia to a Year-Over-Year Rate of 4.05% in October

The October rate is up slightly from 3.97% last month and puts inflation outside of the central bank’s target rate for the first time since June.
Posted On November 4, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Interview: Colombia Fintech Startups Alegra and Bankity to Compete for Funding at Finnosummit in Miami Next Week

"Fintech investments are on the rise in Latin America, growing 31%, in terms of dollars, and 81%, in terms of deal count, in 2016."
Posted On November 3, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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The Wealth of FARC: How Much Did the Former Guerrillas Make from Drugs, Extortion, and Mining?

If you add up all of of the guerrilla group's criminal activities, the FARC could have earned some $580 million USD in 2015.
Posted On November 2, 2017
, By Insight Crime
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Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa’s Fate Remains Uncertain After Recall Referendum Signatures Are Validated

The campaign to remove Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa from office cleared a major hurdle last week.
Posted On November 1, 2017
, By Andy East
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Eco Oro Minerals’ Plan of Arrangement Enters into Effect

Canadian mining company Eco Oro Minerals Corp. announced that its plan of arrangement has become effective.
Posted On October 31, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Frontera Energy Sells Interest in Petroelectrica de los Llanos for $56 Million USD

Eléctricas de Medellín – Ingeniería y S.A.S is the buyer in a cash deal for what Frontera Energy called a “non-core asset.”
Posted On October 28, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Central Bank Surprises Market by Cutting Interest Rate by 25 Basis Points to 5.0%

The move continues a year-long rate-cutting trend but surprised a market that expected the Banco de la República to leave the rate steady.
Posted On October 27, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Fitch Ratings Affirms Colombia’s BBB Rating and Stable Outlook

Fitch held the line on Colombia's ratings given the country's “long track record of credible, flexible, and consistent macroeconomic policies."
Posted On October 26, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Irish Consultancy OCO Global Opens Bogotá Office to Help Clients Access the Latin American Market

“The decision to base ourselves in Colombia is strategic," said CEO Mark O'Connell.
Posted On October 26, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Latin American Model Development, Validation, and Risk Management Conference Comes to Chile on November 20-22

From November 20-22, the 2nd Annual Model Development, Validation and Risk Management in LatAm conference will be hosted in the Chilean capital Santiago.
Posted On October 26, 2017
, By Editorial Staff
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Will Colombia’s Next President Embrace the Private Sector? Breaking Down the Candidates

We profile some of the top contenders to analyze who is most likely to create a welcoming climate for the private sector.
Posted On October 25, 2017
, By Mark Kennedy
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Ecopetrol to Establish Energy Marketing Company

Ecopetrol says the main purpose of the the new subsidiary “will be energy generation, conversion, and marketing."
Posted On October 24, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Barranquilla Nominated to Join the World Energy Cities Partnership

Earlier this month in Canada, the Caribbean city of Barranquilla was nominated to join the World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP). It is to be the 20th city worldwide and the third from Latin America to be included in the collaborative initiative to promote sustainability and responsible energy policies. Rio de...
Posted On October 24, 2017
, By Alejandra Dueñas
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Ecopetrol and Petronas Sign Agreement to Jointly Pursue Oil and Gas Projects in the Americas

The two state oil companies have already partnered to look for resources off the coast of Mexico.
Posted On October 24, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore Begin Free-Trade Negotiations with Pacific Alliance in Colombia

For Canada, Colombia represents the smallest partner of the four nations at just $1.2 billion USD in trade last year.
Posted On October 23, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Exploration Projects in Colombia Face Increasing Uncertainty as Another Town Votes Against Mining

“We cannot afford to lose this industry...I think we can save this marriage," said Orlando Velandia, president of the ANH.
Posted On October 22, 2017
, By Manuel Rueda
Juan Manuel Santos speaks at Andicom 2017 in Cartagena. (Credit: Jared Wade)
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Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Wins Prestigious Chatham House Prize for Forging Peace Deal with FARC

The London-based organization credited Santos for leading "one of the biggest successes in brokering peace in modern history.”
Posted On October 21, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Moody’s Rates EPM’s Global Colombian Peso Notes Due in 2027 at Baa2

The notes are being issued to refinance the Medellín utility's $1.0 billion USD syndicated club deal loan due in 2020.
Posted On October 20, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Bladex to Make Third Quarter Dividend Payment of $0.385 USD on November 21

The dividend amount matches the sum paid out in both the first and second quarters of 2017.
Posted On October 20, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Interview: NICE Systems Is Bullish on Automation Market in Colombia

"We have a lot of noise in Colombia — I think it will explode in the next 24 months," says Raúl Rodríguez of NICE Systems.
Posted On October 19, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Albert Lopez, new Americas regional CEO for BDO International. (Credit: BDO International Ltd.)
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Accounting Network BDO International Names Albert López New CEO of Americas Region

BDO says that Colombia stands out in the region for sustained growth in outsourcing services of some 15% in the last two years.
Posted On October 18, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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JPMorgan Chase Recognizes Bancolombia for Excellence in Straight Through Processing

The distinction acknowledges that Bancolombia has achieved an STP rate of at least 99%.
Posted On October 17, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Frontera Energy to Fully Acquire Pacific Midstream by Buying Up Outstanding Shares for $225 Million USD

The Frontera chairman called the move a “very strategic acquisition” that will support the firm’s push to reduce transportation costs.
Posted On October 16, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Unisys Names Eduardo Almeida as New General Manager of Latin America

“We have an extraordinary opportunity in the Latin American market for Unisys to follow a path of growth and expansion," said Almeida.
Posted On October 16, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Fitch Ratings Affirms Tigo Une’s Ratings at BBB with a Stable Outlook

"Tigo Une's solid performance has continued following its integration with Colombia Movil in 2014," says Fitch Ratings.
Posted On October 13, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Court Rules that Peace Process Cannot Be Altered for 12 Years

The ruling is a victory for Peace Prize winner President Santos and deals a blow to opposition critics fighting to undo the peace accord.
Posted On October 12, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Bancolombia Reveals Results for Citigroup Global Markets’ Tender Offer for up to $750 Million USD of Subordinated Notes

Bancolombia said that it will accept the tender offer of $360,912,000 USD for the 2020 notes and $321,152,000 for the 2022 notes.
Posted On October 12, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Ecopetrol Awarded Patent in Colombia for Crude-Related Technology Innovation

Researchers were able to find the “optimal operating parameters” and the rate of air injection that simulate the emulsions recorded at industrial level.
Posted On October 11, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Bancolombia Joins ‘Fintech Colombia’ Industry Association

Bancolombia has become the first traditional bank to join Fintech Colombia, the leading fintech association in Colombia.
Posted On October 9, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Banco Colpatria Selects AxiomSL to Implement Its Analysis and Regulatory Reporting Platfrom

"It was critical to implement a solution that went beyond regulatory requirements," said Luis Santiago Perdomo Maldonado, CEO of Banco Colpatria.
Posted On October 9, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Bogotá Tribunal Rules Colombian Pilot Strike Illegal in Another Win for Avianca

“We urge the pilots of ACDAC to return to work and comply with the legal decisions immediately," said Avianca head Hernán Rincón.
Posted On October 7, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Multiple Businesspeople Arrested in Colombia for Financial Crimes Stemming from Panama Papers Scandal

Colombia’s attorney general says there is evidence that at least 14 different Colombian companies committed financial crimes through an elaborate scheme.
Posted On October 6, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Bancolombia Launches Online Platform to Search for Real Estate

"Proyectos Inmobilarios" platform will begin with 200 real estate projects and expand to include many more.
Posted On October 5, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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ComparaOnline Secures $14 Million USD Series C Round Investment

The company plans to use the incoming capital to scale up its tech platform, embrace machine learning, and expand in Latin America.
Posted On October 5, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Interview: Conecta Caribe Is Leading the Project to Build a Bigger and Better Airport in Cartagena by 2025

With an already-massive port business and a spike in international tourism, Cartagena’s Rafael Núñez International Airport is nearing capacity. To solve the problem, Conecta Caribe, along with a team of partners, has devised a proposal to construct a bigger and better airport for the Colombian jewel of the...
Posted On October 4, 2017
, By Loren Moss
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EasyFly, Fresh Off Acquiring Two New Planes, Launches New Flight from Bogotá to Manizales

The news comes fresh off the heels of EasyFly acquiring two new French ATR 42-600 aircraft, each at a cost of around $18 million USD.
Posted On October 4, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Ecopetrol Signs Contracts to Formalize Exploration Bids in Mexican Waters

"We are very pleased with the arrival in Mexico, a new milestone in the history of Ecopetrol," said company president Felipe Bayón Pardo.
Posted On October 3, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Aviation Regulator Authorizes Avianca to Use Foreign Pilots During Strike

The pilots union said that "the Colombian state is on the side of the company that violates labor rights and not the rights of workers.”
Posted On October 3, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Government Formally Begins Bilateral Ceasefire with ELN Guerrilla Faction

While the ceasefire is temporary, through January 9, President Santos hopes it can be renewed and become "the first step to achieve peace" with the ELN.
Posted On October 2, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Interview: Marcos Grilanda of Amazon Web Services Explains Why the Company Opened an Office in Colombia

Over the past decade, the cloud has moved from something that was something of a novelty to an essential business service. Before, what was seen as a tech-world phenomenon that some companies found use for is now simply a part of the everyday fabric of operations. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has become one of the...
Posted On October 2, 2017
, By Loren Moss
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Avianca Is Losing $2.5 Million USD in Sales Every Day During Pilot Strike, per Bancolombia Estimate

Overall, the bank estimates this shortfall equates to an overall net income loss of $1.5 million USD per day.
Posted On September 30, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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No Intervention: Colombian Central Bank Makes No Cut for First Time Since January, Holds Interest Rate Steady at 5.25%

The bank left the door open for a future rate cut, saying that the interest rate is now "close to its neutral level, although there is uncertainty about that level."
Posted On September 29, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Bancolombia Wins eCommerce Award for Digital Banking

Bancolombia's digital transactions have increased 26% so far in 2017 compared to the same period of time in 2016.
Posted On September 29, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Caño Limon-Coveñas Pipeline in Colombia Suffers 46th Attack of the Year

Ecopetrol said that it “rejects these illegal actions” that endanger people, damage the environment, and harm neighboring communities.
Posted On September 29, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Former Commerce Minister María Claudia Lacouture Named Executive Director of AmCham Colombia

Lacouture served as commerce minister for the Santos administration from May 2016 until last month.
Posted On September 28, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Pilot Strike: Avianca Reactivates Tickets Sales Despite Massive Disruptions; Pilot Union Reportedly Lowers Salary Demands

Ticket sales have been reactivated but technical challenges have made searching for a flight complicated in the first day of encouragement that the strike could end soon.
Posted On September 28, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Armed Forces Retirement Fund Is Working to Modernize Its Tech Infrastructure

The overhaul aims to increase the efficiency of the system CREMIL uses to pay out some 2.5 billion pesos each year in pensions and social benefits.
Posted On September 27, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Interview: Jorge Hurtado of Absolute Software Comes to Colombia to Evangelize “LoJack for Laptops”

"The Samsung security strategy is supported by having Absolute included in their devices," says Jorge Hurtado of Absolute Software.
Posted On September 24, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Christian Daes, chief operating office of Tecnoglass, a Barranquilla-based windowmaker. (Photo credit: Liliana Padierna)
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Interview: Tecnoglass COO Christian Daes Is Striving for Greater Vertical Integration and Further Expansion into the United States

"We want Barranquilla to be known in the future as the capital of windows in the world," said Christian Daes.
Posted On September 21, 2017
, By Loren Moss
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Former Colombian Supreme Court Justice Arrested on Corruption Charges

“I am absolutely innocent,” said Francisco Ricaurte last night in a public comment.
Posted On September 21, 2017
, By Jared Wade
The Higabra Valley Tunnel at Continental Gold's Buriticá goldmine in Antioquia.
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Continental Gold Discovers Vertical Extension of Deposit at Buriticá Mine in Antioquia

“Accelerating the drilling program only makes sense given the upside,” said Ari Sussman, CEO of Continental Gold.
Posted On September 19, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Avianca Suspends Ticket Sales for Three Days as It Re-enters Labor Talks with Pilots Union in Hopes of Avoiding Strike

Avianca hopes to stave off a strike in a morning meeting tomorrow with representatives of the pilots union ACDAC.
Posted On September 19, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Interview: Paul Harris of Colombia Gold Symposium Breaks Down Recent Developments in Colombian Mining Sector

"Colombia can’t really afford to turn its nose up at the wealth of resources it has at its disposal," says Paul Harris.
Posted On September 17, 2017
, By Loren Moss
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Unable to Settle Wage Dispute, Colombian Pilots Union Plans Strike that Would Threaten Avianca Operations

If enacted, a strike by ACDAC would ground some 700 pilots working for Avianca, the largest airline in Colombia.
Posted On September 17, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Chevrolet, Kia Struggle as August Vehicle Registrations Drop 6.7% in Colombia

Compared to August 2016, Nissan showed the highest growth, while Renault, Chevrolet, and Kia all had negative results.
Posted On September 16, 2017
, By Alejandra Dueñas
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Exporting Green Gold: The Colossal U.S. Market Is Now Officially Open to Colombian Avocado Growers

New rules governing the importation of Hass avocados from Colombia into the United States took effect yesterday, marking a new era for Colombian growers. Now, avocado farmers in the country can officially apply for permits from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would allow them to begin selling their...
Posted On September 15, 2017
, By Andy East
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Colombian Congress Approves $81.3 Billion USD Budget for 2018

"This is a government of austerity," said Finance Minister Mauricio Cárdenas about a budget that is below the 2017 levels in real terms.
Posted On September 14, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian FinTech Lender Sempli Raises $3.6 Million USD in Initial Investment Round

Sempli sees this as the first in a series of investments that will allow the online lender "to​ ​support​ ​this​ ​segment​ ​with​ ​more​ ​than​ $​50​ ​million USD."
Posted On September 14, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Eco Oro Minerals Secures $4 Million USD Loan to Fund Revised Settlement to End Shareholder Litigation

The alterations are being made to an agreement originally announced on August 1.
Posted On September 13, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Interview: Symphony Ventures Launches Argentina Office to Unlock Latin America’s RPA Potential

"RPA is the cornerstone to this next wave of transformation," says Felix Massun, CEO of Latin America for Symphony Ventures.
Posted On September 12, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Economic Analysis: How Colombia’s Different Region’s Performed in the Second Quarter

As with the nation at large, most areas of Colombia are struggling to achieve growth. But certain segments and indicators are showing positive signs.
Posted On September 11, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Bogota. (Photo credit: Jared Wade)
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Air Pollution Costs Bogotá up to $1 Billion USD Per Year, Says New Study

"We breathe air with elements that can be dangerous — not only for us but for the ecosystem, too," says CLIMA head Jorge Eduardo Pachón.
Posted On September 10, 2017
, By Alejandra Dueñas
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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Bogotá Reports Zero Murders During Pope Francis’ Two Days in the Colombian Capital

The pope's presence caused a “historic” period of safety in a city that has averaged 3.4 homicides per day.
Posted On September 9, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Alberto Hugo Restrepo Aleph Galeria de Arte (Credit: Loren Moss)
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Interview: Colombian Collectors Are Becoming More Sophisticated and Seeing the Asset Value of Art

"A good work of art by a good artist not only decorates your house, your office, or your apartment — it’s also an asset," says Alberto Hugo Restrepo of the Aleph gallery.
Posted On September 8, 2017
, By Loren Moss
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Leading Banks to Close Branches in Colombia During Visit by Pope Francis

The historic visit by Pope Francis will disrupt the normal operations at Bancolombia, Banco de Bogotá, and BBVA.
Posted On September 5, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Bimbo opens new plant in Colombia and receives a visit from Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos. (Credit: Presidencia de la República)
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Bimbo Opens $86 Million USD Plant in Colombia

Bimbo's second location in Tenjo took a year to build and was inaugurated with a visit by President Santos.
Posted On September 5, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia Signs Ceasefire with ELN Guerrilla Group Two Days Before Visit by Pope Francis

Government negotiators and the ELN had stepped up the urgency to reach an agreement in the lead up to this week’s historic visit by Pope Francis.
Posted On September 4, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Coffee Production Up 9% in August

The National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia cited good weather conditions for the higher yield.
Posted On September 4, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Three Colombian Fintech Startups Chosen for Village Capital’s Latin American Accelerator Program

ePayco, RapiCredit, ESCALA Educación will compete against their regional peers for $75,000 USD in startup funding.
Posted On September 1, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombian Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate by 25 Basis Points to 5.25%

The Banco de la Repúblcia said that its decision was impacted by the "weakness in economic activity."
Posted On September 1, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Colombia to Use $1.45 Billion USD in Arbitration Payments from Claro and Movistar for Pre-financing 2018 Budget

The Colombian government confirmed that Claro and Movistar have submitted payments for the enormous fines levied against them.
Posted On August 31, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Soundpeats Are A Near Ideal Bluetooth Headphone Set For Business Travel

They were very inexpensive, I thought that there was no way they could be very good. I ordered two pair. I was surprised. They are great. The sound quality is superb, the voice quality when used as a wireless headset leaves no complaints.
Posted On August 30, 2017
, By Loren Moss
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Tecnoglass to Pay Out Third Quarter Dividend of $0.14 USD Per Share on October 27

Barranquilla-based window and glassmaker Tecnoglass, Inc. (NASDAQ: TGLS) will issue its third quarter dividend of $0.14 USD per share on October 27. The payout, an increase from the $0.125 per share it had paid out in previous quarters, will be made to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on...
Posted On August 30, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Ecopetrol oil and gas company headquarters in Bogotá, Colombia
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Attack on Caño Limón-Coveñas Pipeline Disrupts Ecopetrol Operations, Spills Oil in Local Gorges

"Ecopetrol emphatically rejects these illegal actions," said the oil company.
Posted On August 29, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Bancóldex Names Mario Suárez Melo as New President to Replace Luis Fernando Castro

The switch, which will formally take place on September 4, marks the first leadership change for the Bancoldex.
Posted On August 29, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Ecopetrol oil and gas company headquarters in Bogotá, Colombia
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Ecopetrol to Liquidate Two European Subsidiaries in Spain and Germany

The company said that its Spanish subsidiary “is currently inactive and is no longer needed by the business group.”
Posted On August 28, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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President Santos Gives Tax Break to Colombian Creative Sector and Establishes New ‘Digital Economy’ Agency at Andicom 2017

Santos signed three new directives aimed to support technology development and innovation, including a tax break for certain software and training programs.
Posted On August 26, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Bancolombia Wins Digital Transformation Award at Andicom 2017 Conference in Cartagena

Boxi Sleep, 1DOC3 and WikiMujeres also won prizes for digital transformation in various other categories.
Posted On August 26, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Transportation Authority Upholds Fine Against Cabify in Another Blow Against Ride-Hailing Apps in Colombia

"It is our obligation to investigate and sanction any company — domestic or foreign — that violates these rules," said Javier Jaramillo of Supertransporte.
Posted On August 23, 2017
, By Jared Wade
David Luna ICT Minister Colombia Information Technology and Communications Ministerio (Credit: Jared Wade)
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Interview: ICT Minister David Luna Says Colombia’s IT Sector Is Thriving Due to Increased Collaboration and Nationwide Connectivity

"Currently, the IT industry in Colombia is living great times. Companies have evolved," says David Luna, ICT Minister of Colombia.
Posted On August 22, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Ecopetrol oil and gas company headquarters in Bogotá, Colombia
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Ecopetrol Formalizes the Creation of Mexican Subsidiary ECP Hidrocarburos México

After receiving approval from Mexican authorities, Ecopetrol has formally launched ECP Hidrocarburos México S.A. de C.V.
Posted On August 22, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Discount Colombian Airline Wingo Partners with Worldpay for New Online Payments System

Wingo believes that this relationship will “support its rapid expansion plans.”
Posted On August 22, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Interview: CEO Mitch Lowe Explains the MoviePass Business Model and Why Giving Consumers a Great Deal Is Now Mandatory

"Whether it's studios or movie theaters, they're very nervous about any kind of price disruption, and to me it's so silly." – Mitch Lowe, CEO of MoviePass
Posted On August 19, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Andicom 2017 Promotion CINTEL Digital Transformation (Credit: Jared Wade)
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At Andicom 2017, Cartagena Welcomes All the Major Players of the Digital Ecosystem

The transformation is now, and all aspects of this digital future will be front and center at ANDICOM 2017 in Cartagena from August 23-25.
Posted On August 19, 2017
, By Editorial Staff
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Avianca Signs Code-Share Agreement with Singapore Airlines

The new agreement will go into effect on tickets sold this month and for travel dates beginning in September.
Posted On August 17, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Felipe Bayon Ecopetrol Colombia Oil
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Juan Carlos Echeverry Steps Down as Ecopetrol President, Will Be Replaced by Felipe Bayón Pardo

Bayón is expected to formally take over on September 15. The company did not reveal why Echeverry was stepping down.
Posted On August 17, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos. (Credit: Presidencia de la República)
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Three Former Supreme Court Justices Face Investigation in Yet Another High-Level Corruption Scandal in Colombia

The U.S. DEA reportedly has wiretap evidence implicating José Leonidas Bustos, Francisco Javier Ricaurte, and Camilo Tarquino in a bribery scandal.
Posted On August 16, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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PharmaCielo Applies for Medical Marijuana Cultivation License in Colombia

PharmaCielo is one of the first companies to apply following the August 10 announcement by the government that it is accepting applications.
Posted On August 16, 2017
, By Jared Wade
Level 3 Colombia Bogota Data Center
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Interview: Level 3 Has Brought More Connectivity to Colombia in a Bet on the Cloud

Luis Carlos Guerrero tells us why Level 3 decided to expand its network by adding a cable on the Pacific coast of the nation.
Posted On August 14, 2017
, By Loren Moss
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Reinsurers in Latin America Expected to Face Declining Profitability Through End of 2018

Though lower profitability won't affect the ratings of most reinsurers, "a couple of highly leveraged companies could suffer downgrades," stated Fitch.
Posted On August 14, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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Medellín’s Ruta N Partners with Innovation Hub at the University of Miami

“Medellín has stood out as a pacesetter, not only in Colombia but in Latin America," said Natalia Martínez-Kalínina of the Cambridge Innovation Center.
Posted On August 13, 2017
, By Jared Wade
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