New rules governing the importation of Hass avocados from Colombia into the United States took effect yesterday, marking a new era for Colombian growers. Now, avocado farmers in the country can officially apply for permits from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would allow...
“Medellín has stood out as a pacesetter, not only in Colombia but in Latin America," said Natalia Martínez-Kalínina of the Cambridge Innovation Center.
Medellín hosted 42 international association meetings in 2016. This was the same number as Chicago and Zurich — and seven times as many as the former world murder capital held in 2006.
For nearly 25 years, ProColombia has been promoting business in and outside of Colombia. Formerly known as Proexport, the government agency rebranded in 2014 to better align itself with the larger mission. “As a result of the progressive increase of its functions, its...