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5 Firms To Begin 5G Network Trials In Colombia While 4G Deployment Continues

In July, 5 companies will begin 5G network trials in the Colombian cities of Medellín, Bogotá, Tolú, Barrancabermeja, and Cali. Meanwhile the country announced a strategy to move consumers at least to 4G and dismantle the aged 2G mobile telecommunications network.

Posted On June 29, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Colombian Pork Exports Begin To The Ivory Coast and Hong Kong

Colombian pork exports begin this weekend, with the shipment of 25 tons to Hong Kong and 25 tons to the Ivory Coast, from the port of Cartagena.

Posted On June 17, 2020

, By Loren Moss

South Korea To Donate Respirators Medical Equipment, Expertise To Colombia

Colombian President Ivan Duque announced yesterday that the government of South Korea will provide Colombia with rapid Coronavirus COVID-19 detection tests, respirators and other health equipment and expertise to assist the Andean country in the fight against the global pandemic....

Posted On April 3, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Migración Colombia General Director Juan Francisco Espinosa. Photo courtesy Migración Colombia

Colombia Announces Immediate Measures For All International Travelers To Prevent Coronavirus Spread

Colombia’s immigration authorities in conjunction with the Ministry of Health have announced new measures, effective immediately, that apply to all travelers entering Colombian territory, whether Colombian or foreign.

Posted On March 9, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Coronavirus A Threat To Colombia, Latam Economies, Even Without Infections Says Fitch

Sovereign and corporate issuers in Latin America will be adversely affected by slower Chinese demand and commodity price weakness caused by coronavirus due to high commodity export dependence and direct trade exposure to China, says Fitch Ratings.

Posted On February 27, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Extreme Turbulence: Avianca Caught Up In Mammoth Airbus Bribery Scandal

Already entangled in multiple scandals involving illegal wiretapping of its pilots' union and improper favors to government officials, Colombian air carrier Avianca has now found itself involved in the massive multi-billion dollar global bribery scheme by Airbus uncovered by...

Posted On February 3, 2020

, By Loren Moss

US Leads Foreign Direct Investment In Bogotá, Followed By Canada In 2019

During 2019, Invest in Bogota (IIB), the city of Bogotá's investment promotion agency, supported 48 greenfield Foreign Direct Investment projects, its highest number for a calendar year since its institution in 2006.

Posted On January 29, 2020

, By Loren Moss

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Colombia Avocado Exports Up 37.6%

In the first half of 2019, Colombia’s avocado exports are up 37.6% compared to the same period in 2018, according to ProColombia, Colombia’s export promotion agency, and DANE, the national statistics agency. This in contrast to a global increase in consumption of 3% according to...

Posted On October 31, 2019

, By Loren Moss

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Colombia & South Korea To Sign Pact Of Cooperation On 5G Mobile Networks & Artificial Intelligence

During his visit to Seoul, South Korea, the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy From MinTIC, Colombia’s Ministry of Information & Communications Technogy, Jehudi Castro Sierra, met with his South Korean counterpart Won Ki Min. Won also serves as the head of Artificial...

Posted On June 17, 2019

, By Loren Moss