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

Medellín will play host to the 2019 General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), the hemisphere-wide non-governmental organization announced this week. The 49th edition of the annual marquee event, which the OAS said in September would be held in Colombia...

As the economy matures and the country becomes more globalized, many Colombians are looking abroad for the sake of diversifying investments, lifestyles, and simply to become more global citizens.

"In the 1950s, customers going to a retail store had to wear a suit," says owner Hernando Castro. "People in the city used to dress up most of the time. But we get by. There are still people who have a good taste for clothes."

Spaniards can enjoy a week of sun and vacations in Medellín for about €1,089, according to data from Kayak Spain.

Year over year, entrepreneurship in Colombia is become a major driver for economic growth and job creation, establishing the country as a leader in entrepreneurial development in the region. This has led to the creation of platforms and enterprises that boost growth initiatives,...

The diesel Ecopetrol distributed across Colombia in September had an average of 17 parts per million, just north of the 15 ppm limit mandated in the United States.

"At its worst, the box that Medellín was put in was a terrible box. But if you are here, you know the box is alive," said Robert Young.

“This year marked 70 years since the founding of the OAS in Bogotá. For our government it will be an honor," said Colombian diplomat Alejandro Ordoñez.

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