12Nov

The Internationalization Strategy ‘Colombia, the Country of Beauty’ Promotes Tourism and Exports

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On Wednesday November 12th, 2025
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Two years have passed since the Colombian government and the entity ProColombia launched an ambitious international campaign under the slogan “Colombia, the Country of Beauty,” with the goal of repositioning the nation as a destination for tourism, investment, and exports beyond its traditional borders. The balance after this period shows significant progress, consolidating not […]

21Oct

International hiring in Colombia grows by 55% as remote work surges: report

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On Tuesday October 21st, 2025
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According to a report from Deel, international hiring in Colombia saw double-digit growth this past year. Within Latin America, Colombia saw a 55% increase compared to the prior year. Leading hiring cities in the report included Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali. Due to unstable foreign exchange markets, many workers in Colombia now also prefer payments in […]

05Sep

Entrepreneurship in Colombia: Bogota Leads, Medellin Rises

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On Friday September 5th, 2025
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Colombia’s 2025 Subnational Entrepreneurship Index, an annual ranking that evaluates the strength of entrepreneurial ecosystems across the country’s regions, has revealed the most dynamic cities in the country. Bogota maintained the top position, but Medellin’s performance, with a score of 5.78 out of 10, marks a significant leap forward. Compared with 2024, the city improved […]

12Aug

Colombia Bets Big on Instant Payments With Central Bank’s BRE-B

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On Tuesday August 12th, 2025
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In a country where 8 out of 10 daily transactions are still conducted in cash, Colombia is making a bold move to usher in the era of real-time digital payments. With the official launch in September of BRE-B – a centralized, free-to-use platform backed by the Central Bank – Colombia is aiming to unify its […]

11Jul

Tourism Keeps Growing in Colombia with Record Number of International Visitors

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On Friday July 11th, 2025
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Tourism continues to grow in Colombia after two years of genuine record-breaking performance. According to official figures, between January and May 2025, 1.9 million international visitors entered Colombia, representing a 6.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The tourism sector is one of the Colombian government’s primary strategies for driving economic development, […]

17Jun

AI and Internationalization: The Drivers of Colombian Entrepreneurship

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On Tuesday June 17th, 2025
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The Colombian entrepreneurial ecosystem reached 2,126 startups in 2024, a growth of 24% over the previous year. This is revealed in the ‘Colombia Tech Report’, which highlights the country’s dynamism and its capacity to promote high-impact technological solutions thanks to aspects such as artificial intelligence and internationalization. Colombia has established itself as one of […]

27May

Colombia Moves to Join China’s Belt and Road Initiative

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On Tuesday May 27th, 2025
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced plans to sign an agreement to formally join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), signaling a deepening of ties between the South American nation and Beijing. According to government sources cited by major Colombian media, President Petro is set to embark on a week-long official visit to China […]

04Apr

Foreign Investment Fuels Colombia’s Green Energy Revolution

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On Friday April 4th, 2025
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Colombia is a significant producer of oil and gas and is steadily expanding its renewable energy sector. In 2016, the South American state launched its Energy Plan 2050, aimed at diversifying the country’s energy mix to include wind power plants, solar PV, and geothermal energy generation, and ensuring a reliable energy supply in the coming […]

14Mar

Colombia: An emerging hub for Agrifoodtech innovation in Latin America

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On Friday March 14th, 2025
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With $40 Million projected for 2024, Colombia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is experiencing rapid growth, driving innovation and investment in the region. Colombia is positioning itself as a key hub for innovation in the AgrifoodTech sector, solidifying its leadership in Latin America. With a projected $40 million investment in 2024, the country is outpacing others in […]

19Feb

Colombia emerges as a launchpad to Latin America for investors

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On Wednesday February 19th, 2025
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Colombia is climbing global innovation rankings and more startups are approaching unicorn status. VCs are taking note. Colombia hasn’t always had a high profile with venture investors, but coming out of the recent downturn relatively unscathed, the Latin American country is rapidly becoming a springboard into the rest of the continent for VCs. “This […]

09Jan

The Bogota Post Presents its 15 International Innovation Leaders to Watch in 2025

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On Thursday January 9th, 2025
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Colombia continues to play an active role in innovation in the region, with its government recently announcing that it will contribute 50 billion pesos, or approximately $12.6 million USD, to the construction of an AI center in its capital of Bogotá. The new center will be operated and managed by SENA, the country’s national training […]

08Nov

Colombian Peso faces volatility as U.S. Election outcome looms over markets

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On Friday November 8th, 2024
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The Colombian peso faced renewed pressure Tuesday as the U.S. presidential election added another layer of uncertainty to global markets, prompting a surge in the dollar. The peso opened the trading day at COP$4,420 per dollar, a $6 peso rise from the Representative Market Rate of COP$4,414, signaling a continued struggle against external volatility. […]

08Oct

Bogotá leads Colombia’s Startup funding with 97% of capital raised by mid-2024

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On Tuesday October 8th, 2024
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Bogotá is well-positioned as a powerhouse in Latin America’s startup ecosystem, raising 93% of its total capital for 2023 in the first half of 2024 alone. The latest report from Invest in Bogotá reveals that the city captured 97% of the capital raised in Colombia, underscoring its strategic advantage in attracting substantial financial inflows. Notably, […]

06Sep

Foreign Direct Investment in Colombia plunges 28% in the first half of 2024

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On Friday September 6th, 2024
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Colombia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) suffered a significant blow in the first half of 2024, plummeting by 28% to USD 6.7 billion, according to the latest data from the Central Bank (Banco de la República). This sharp decline, representing 3% of the country’s semi-annual GDP, stands in stark contrast to the same period last year […]

13Aug

Colombia and Sweden mark 150 Years of diplomatic relations

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On Tuesday August 13th, 2024
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Colombia’s ARC Gloria in Stockholm harbour for the 150-year celebration of diplomatic relations. To celebrate 150 years of diplomatic relations between Colombia and Sweden, the Swedish Embassy in Bogotá hosted a reception with members of the Swedish community resident in the country, business leaders representing Swedish companies in Colombia, friends of the foreign mission, […]

10Jul

Medellín leads Colombian cities with Venezuelan migrant population

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On Wednesday July 10th, 2024
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Medellín, capital of Colombia’s Antioquia department, has become a major destination for Venezuelan migrants, with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reporting a total of 240,278 Venezuelan migrants residing in the city. This figure represents approximately 10% of Medellín’s population, highlighting the city’s significant role in the ongoing regional migration crisis. Elisa Carlaccini, head […]

20Jun

Colombia is IKEA’s New Frontier for Expansion

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On Thursday June 20th, 2024
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IKEA, the multinational company specializing in the sale of ready-to-assemble furniture, is looking to expand in Colombia. After opening its first national store in Bogota in September 2023, IKEA recently opened a store in Cali and has announced the upcoming opening of a third store in Medellin. The Swedish group is looking to establish […]

22May

China’s secretive investments in Colombia

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On Wednesday May 22nd, 2024
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Companies controlled by China’s authoritarian government have been granted critical infrastructure projects in Colombia and plan to expand their influence. The Chinese government’s increased stakes in Colombia are the result of trade deals made with Bogota between 2008 and 2019, and Beijing’s growing imperial ambitions. Many of the projects controlled by Chinese corporations were obtained […]

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