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Bilateral Colombia UK Trade Bill Passes Out Of Colombia’s Senate Committee

A post-Brexit trade deal between Colombia and the United Kingdom was approved by Colombia’s congress in its first debate. The bill seeks to maintain trade integration, market access and commercial relationship between the two Atlantic countries.

Posted On June 16, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Bayport Receives $12.5 Million USD Infusion From Incofin For Colombian Payroll Lending Operations

Bayport closed a $12.5 million USD agreement with Incofin Investment Management to fund its operations in Colombia, where the company is a lender to pensioners and public sector employees.

Posted On April 18, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Above photo: Kalmar gantry cranes operating at the SPRC Container Terminal in Cartagena Columbia (courtesy of Kalmar)

Colombian Government Confirms Cargo Imports & Exports, Mining, Energy, Agriculture To Continue Through Curfew

The Colombian government has clarified that foreign trade (import/export), agriculture, energy and mining activities may continue during the mandatory Coronavirus COVID-19 Curfew now in effect.

Posted On March 29, 2020

, By Loren Moss

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Blue Marble Microinsurance Renews, Expands Weather Index Insurance For Small Colombian Coffee Growers

Blue Marble Microinsurance is renewing its weather index insurance program for smallholder coffee farmers in Colombia and expanding the coverage significantly.

Posted On September 9, 2019

, 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

cocoa chocolate cocao for peace (Credit: 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

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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

Colombia Agriculture: A tractor on the farm. (Photo credit: afelipeug / Pixabay)

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$45 Million USD Loan to Fund Agriculture Projects in Colombia and Six Other Latin American Countries

The Latin American Agribusiness Development Corporation will finance ventures in Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Peru.

Posted On March 30, 2018

, By Jared Wade