Tag "Bogota"
ELN poses long-term risk to Colombia’s oil and gas industry
Hours after the ninety-day ceasefire between the Colombian government and the ELN ended, the last remaining guerrilla in the country demonstrated why foreign investment will not be returning anytime soon.
Financing peace: The Colombian economy after the FARC
While the historic agreement in Colombia will open the doors to long-term economic development, the political environment will pose key challenges to the administration. The message Colombian President Juan Manuel
The Venezuela-Colombia border crisis heats up
As Venezuela confronts significant economic problems ahead of elections in December, President Maduro has tried to divert attention by creating a conflict with neighboring Colombia. As a result, economic and political
Colombia may see rise of left-wing populism
Colombia could see the rise of a firebrand leftist leader, much like Venezuela, Ecuador and Bolivia. The country has all the fundamentals: a political spectrum leaning strongly to the right,
Business is booming in Bogotá
Colombia is fast shedding its image of violence and drug activity. Its capital city is emerging as a friendly place to do business and investors are taking note. Bogotá is
Pacific Alliance countries primed for infrastructure investment
Latin American markets present opportunities for multinational corporations in the construction industry. The countries that are most likely to invest in infrastructure are the Pacific Alliance countries since they are
Armed conflict, stalled bureaucracy limit Colombia’s economic growth
Global Risk Insights has reported that the largest problem for Venezuela’s PDVSA and Mexico’s Pemex is falling oil production. Now, another South American country, Colombia, has also reported a decrease in oil
Colombia’s pro-business election results could attract foreign investment
The election of the Democratic Center party into the Colombian Senate and Chamber of Representatives shifts the national political discussion to the right and strengthens the bargaining position of capital