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US Announces Strict New COVID Testing Requirements For Incoming Travelers, Including Citizens & Residents, No Exceptions!

All air passengers entering the United States must now present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within 3 calendar days of departure, or proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days. Airlines MUST DENY BOARDING to any passenger failing to meet these requirements.

Posted OnJanuary 19, 2021

, ByLoren Moss

All Travelers To Colombia Must Now Have Negative COVID PCR Test

It is important to obtain test results as close to the travel date as possible, because if the test results fall outside of the 96-hour window due to a flight delay, regardless of reason, the traveler may be denied boarding.

Posted OnJanuary 18, 2021

, ByLoren Moss

Department for International Trade Colombia

After Colombia Bans UK Flights, Britain Advises Against Travel To Colombia

Beginning 4am on January 15, 2021 visitors who have been in or transited through Colombia in the previous 10 days cannot enter the UK. British and Irish nationals, and third country nationals with residence rights in the UK arriving in the UK from Colombia will need to...

Posted OnJanuary 18, 2021

, ByLoren Moss

Colombia Enacts Immediate Emergency Travel Ban On Travel From United Kingdom

The Colombian government decided to immediately suspend the entry of flights & travelers from the United Kingdom,either direct or by connection; and also resolved that inadmissible foreigners must return to the country of origin immediately upon arrival.

Posted OnDecember 22, 2020

, ByLoren Moss

Colombia To Begin Tracking, Isolating Certain Foreign Travelers In Response To COVID Mutation

In addition, approximately 600 travelers that have entered Colombia since December 12, will be subject to tracking, isolation and monitoring through Colombia’s PRASS program:

Posted OnDecember 22, 2020

, ByLoren Moss

Dr. Fernando Ruíz Gómez, Colombia’s minister of health. Photo courtesy Colombian Health Ministry

Minister of Health: Despite Court Order, Visitors To Colombia Do Not Require PCR Test

In late November, an attorney, Alberto González Mebarack, launched a lawsuit in Bogotá to demand that the Colombian Ministry of Health reimpose the requirement for a negative PCR test on any traveler entering Colombia. After

Posted OnDecember 8, 2020

, ByLoren Moss

Hospital room Image by Cor Gaasbeek from Pixabay

Expat Group: Visitors To Colombia Would Be Wise To Explore Travel Health Insurance Options. Here’s How

International visitors are once again able to travel to and from Colombia, but during this pandemic, ensuring that travelers are properly protected and have access to quality medical care is essential. In this interview, Expat

Posted OnNovember 30, 2020

, ByLoren Moss

Atico Mining Announces Q3 Operating Results For Its El Roble Mine In Chocó, Colombia

Atico Mining's El Roble mine production for the third quarter 2020 totaled 5.55 million pounds of copper and 2,487 ounces of gold in concentrates, a decrease of 3% for copper and 25% for gold over the same period in 2019.

Posted OnNovember 3, 2020

, ByLoren Moss

US State Department Urges: “Reconsider Travel To Colombia” Due To Worsening Conditions

US Department of State: Reconsider travel to Colombia due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Colombia due to crime, terrorism and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Posted OnOctober 30, 2020

, ByLoren Moss

Fitch Expects LatAm Electric Sector To Remain Resilient Through Pandemic

Fitch estimates 2021 and 2022 revenues and EBITDA to be approximately 9% less than prior estimates, given lower overall demand due to the economic downturn. Post-pandemic capex is expected to follow similar trends in 2020, but increase by 9% in 2021 and 15% in 2022.

Posted OnOctober 29, 2020

, ByLoren Moss