Posted by Wesley Tomaselli | Jan 11, 2013 | Economy
New reforms that lower tax rates on foreign investors’ profits to 14% from 33% stir up mixed feelings regarding the benefits reaped by Colombia. “Increased flow of foreign resources will allow an expansion of our country...
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Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos on Thursday announced measures for combatting crime in northern Bogota. “We noticed that there is a problem: the children are being used by criminals in gangs. Therefore, we’ll...
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Nestle Colombia said that contrary to rumors, the company does not plan on selling off its assets, reported local media on Thursday. “I can assure you it is not true that Nestle is currently conducting an asset sale…in...
Read MorePosted by Wesley Tomaselli | Jan 10, 2013 | News
A Colombian ex-deputy appealed the ruling that found former congresswoman Yidis Medina guilty on charges of kidnapping. According to local media, ex-deputy Sigifredo Lopez admitted that Medina was guilty of bribery and accepting...
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Miners with claims to territory in northern Colombia face an uncertain future after a 27,911-acre area in the region was deemed a protected nature reserve. Uncertainty swelled after the Regional Corporation for the Defense of...
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