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Shipments rose 9.6% to 5.1 million tons from January to June, showing strong volume growth versus early 2024.

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro campaigned on a promise of "Total Peace" but guerilla groups are thriving during his term, showing no interest in ceasing crime or terrorism.

Coffee is the main product of this export basket and represented 21.9% in the period.

16 of 23 cities saw positive wholesale market growth, with Tibasosa up 67.8%, Manizales 29.2%, and Bogotá 8.4%, despite some declines.

Top Colombian destinations for international visitors: Bogotá 34.84%, Antioquia 25.65%, Bolívar 20.56%, Valle 4.71%, San Andrés 3.35%.

Excess water threatens crops like bananas, cacao, avocado, vegetables, and potatoes, while high humidity boosts pests and disease.

Agriculture led Colombia's non-mining export growth, rising 43.8% in foreign sales and comprising 46.6% of the sector's basket.

Colombia's "Total Peace" plan faces challenges as armed groups fragment over drug and gold profits, hindering President Petro's peace negotiations.

The United States continues to be the primary source of foreign visitors, accounting for 27.1% of international arrivals.

Of the 14 departments included in the survey, 10 recorded positive production growth.