Colombia set to become LatAm’s 3rd largest producer of leather goods by 2018: Trade Minister
Colombia’s trade minister said on Wednesday that his country is set to become the third...
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Santos cabinet facing more resignations: Media
As the 2014 elections approach, a number of key ministers from the cabinet of Colombia President...
Colombia’s trade minister admits exports to US dropped after FTA
Colombia’s trade minister on Tuesday admitted a free trade agreement with the United States,...
Colombia’s tourism sector created 69,000 jobs last year: Minister
Colombia’s trade minister said Monday the country’s tourism industry created 69,000 jobs in 2012. In addition to the new jobs, the sector has also gained 137% in its investment budget “which confirms our...
Colombia discusses Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan
Colombia began preliminary negotiations with Japan about establishing an Economic Partnership Agreement, reported local media on Monday. Sergio Diaz-Granados, Colombia’s Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism,...
Too soon to blame FTA for drop in Colombia’s export growth rate: US
Despite a significant drop in the growth rate of Colombia’s export to the United States, it...
Colombian exports to US rise 18%
Colombian exports to the U.S. have risen by 18% between May and August compared to the same period in 2011, according to the government Friday. From May 15 to August 31, the value of Colombian exports to the U.S. grew by 18%...
Colombia begins new trade agreement with Venezuela
A new trade agreement between Colombia and Venezuela was put into play on Friday allowing for duty-free exports between the countries. The agreement includes around 4,921 products from Colombia and 4,713 from Venezuela. From...
Colombia’s FDI up 15.8% from last year
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Colombia grew by 15.8% between January and September, compared to the same period last year, reported Reuters on Tuesday. In the first nine months of 2012, Colombia reportedly received nearly...
HP opens new complex in Medellin
Hewlett Packard (HP) inaugurates its new Global Services Center in Medellin Thursday, continuing its expansion in Latin America. The technology giant selected Colombia’s second biggest city to host the new center because...
Santos ratifies trade and justice ministers, replaces transport minister
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos ratified the trade and justice ministers of his cabinet and announced the appointment of a new minister for transport Tuesday. Santos announced the ratification of Sergio Diaz-Granados as...
Colombia expects 9% increase in foreign visitors
Colombia’s trade minister said Tuesday he expects foreign visits to his country to go up 8.7% in 2012. While presenting the Colombian government’s mid-term achievements, Minister Sergio Diaz-Granados said that...
