The tariffs imposed by Donald Trump appear to violate the principles and explicit terms of the longstanding bilateral free trade agreement between Colombia and the US.
By using seaplanes that can land on both runways and water, Alma Air will be able to reach every destination in Colombia, including remote airstrips and almost all major rivers.
As Colombia and China strengthen their commercial relationship, the implications for regional geopolitics and the future of the Belt and Road Initiative will remain a central issue.
Australian Ambassador Bernard Unkles explains to Finance Colombia's Loren Moss why Australians are taking such an interest in Colombia...and vice versa.