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Latin American corporate credit indicators point toward varying leverage trends across the region, with the majority of countries experiencing stabilizing and decreasing leverage, according to a series of new Fitch Ratings reports. “Following a heavy election cycle in 2018,...

A lot has changed in the country’s underworld since the fall of one of the world’s most legendary criminals.

South American economies "struggle in developing and retaining talent and are characterized by low levels of quality of life and reduced availability of skilled labor."

This is a fall from 2015, when Colombia ranked 103rd overall, and a substantial drop from its ranking of 84th in 2010.

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.

Though slight, the body's upward revision for Colombia comes in contrast to the IMF’s overall expectations for the global economy.

Though Los Andes continues to excel, the nation’s other institutions continue to lag behind many of their regional peers in the rankings.

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.

Bogotá was recognized for its "Laboratory of Innovation for Social Organizations” initiative that has helped promote citizen participation.

The visit will be a part of the secretary’s larger trip to South America, including stops in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.