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Pension Protests

Retired pensioners demand that Santos fulfill his campaign promises 2

By Malachi Ryan July 20, 2017

During the 2014 presidential campaign, Santos promised that he would unconditionally support bills designed to help those who have retired but live on very little income. However three bills that do just that have arrived on Santos' desk, already approved by congress, and he has yet to sign any of...

Foreign Direct Investment

Foreign Direct Investment in Colombia continues to decline year over year 3

By Gerardo Inzunza July 20, 2017

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has continued to decrease in the first semester of 2017. The drop...

Ivan Duque

Centro Democratico candidate Ivan Duque unseats Gustavo Petro as favorite in presidential polling 4

By Malachi Ryan July 20, 2017

A new poll puts Centro Democratico candidate Ivan Duque on top in Colombia's 2018 Presidential...

Oil fracking

Colombia to invest in non-conventional oil to extend nation’s energy sovereignty 5

By Gerardo Inzunza July 19, 2017

Earlier this month the President of Colombia’s Petroleum Association (ACP), Francisco José...

San Andres’ Johnny Cay temporarily closed to tourists 6

By Gerardo Inzunza July 19, 2017

By request of the Procurator General’s Office, the San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina...