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Gol Reconnects Brazil and Colombia with Direct São Paulo-Bogotá Flights
Gol Airlines has restarted flights from São Paulo to Bogotá, flying out of Guarulhos International Airport.
This relaunch revived an inactive route in May 2011....
Job Crisis Hits Colombia’s Construction Sector
Colombia faces a construction sector crisis, losing 50,000 jobs from February 2023 to 2024, the most significant drop in the industry.
This downturn has sparked...
Colombia Expels Argentine Envoys After Harsh Critique
Colombia decided to expel Argentine diplomats after Argentine President Javier Milei's harsh words about Colombia's President Gustavo Petro on CNN.
Milei's terming Petro a "terrorist...
Colombia’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 11.7% in Early 2024
As reported by DANE, Colombia's joblessness rate reached 11.7% in February 2024, a minor rise from 11.4% the year before.
Women faced higher unemployment at...
Strategic Interest Rate Reduction Strengthens Colombia’s Economic Outlook
Colombia's Republic Bank lowered interest rates to 12.25%, a move met with mixed opinions.
Most board members agreed on a 50 basis-point cut, matching market...
Colombia’s Path to Peace: Negotiating with the Gulf Clan
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has made a striking proposal to the Gulf Clan, urging this notorious drug cartel to negotiate.
In Antioquia's Apartadó, he suggested...
Gulf Clan’s Rise Tests Colombia’s Peace Ambitions
The Gulf Clan, now called the Gaitanist Army of Colombia, significantly challenges President Gustavo Petro's complete peace initiative.
A legal framework is essential for dialogue...
Petro’s Political Gamble: A New Constitution for Colombia?
In his quest to overcome legislative hurdles, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has taken a daring step that's stirred nationwide controversy.
Initially, he sought to bridge...
Boosting Colombia’s Financial Market: Key Regulatory Updates
The government and the private sector in Colombia are joining forces to drive significant reforms in the capital market.
These reforms aim to improve both...
Colombia’s Air Force Faces Jet Acquisition Challenge
In December 2022, President Gustavo Petro announced plans to update Colombia's fighter jet fleet, specifically to replace the IAI Kfir C10/12 COA jets with...
Petro’s Ecominerales: A New Direction for Colombian Mining?
The Colombian government's proposal to establish Ecominerales, a state-operated mining firm, encounters congressional hurdles.
Designed by the Petro administration and emphasized by Minister Andrés Camacho,...
Colombians Protest Against Petro’s Legislative Agenda
This Wednesday, Colombians took to the streets to voice their concerns over President Gustavo Petro's legislative proposals, now moving towards crucial debates in Congress.
Protesters...
Brazil, Colombia, and Chile Most at Risk for Cyberattacks in LatAm
In 2023, Latin America ranked as the fourth-highest target for cyberattacks globally, with 12% of incidents, according to the IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index...
Colombia Revamps Government for Economic Overhaul
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro is making bold moves. He aims to change the nation's economy fundamentally.
For this, he has been changing his team, letting...