Épisodes

  • News Recap: Calarcá Scandal - Petro Throws His Prosecutor Under The Bus

    News Recap: Calarcá Scandal - Petro Throws His Prosecutor Under The Bus
    Dec 15 2025
    In today’s Colombia Business News Recap, the Calarcá scandal erupts as revelations show he was released despite ongoing criminal activity; President Gustavo Petro lashes out at Attorney General Luz Adriana Camargo, amid growing tensions over the government’s failing “Total Peace” strategy.

    • Follow Colombia Business News Recap on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZMOEQ4sdP_8c20GDngWKanPat_yK2gZ7&si=X7qp9TelBAbAmAvQ

    • Read more about this at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/supreme-court-elects-luz-adriana-camargo-garzon-as-colombias-new-attorney-general/
    • Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/
    • The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/
    • More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write
    • Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/


    Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/
    Voir plus Voir moins
    12 min
  • News Recap: Tax reform bill rejected, Natural Gas Imports, Total Peace, El Tarimazo and more

    News Recap: Tax reform bill rejected, Natural Gas Imports, Total Peace, El Tarimazo and more
    Dec 12 2025
    In this week’s Colombia Business News Recap, Gustavo Petro’s tax reform collapses 9 to 4 in committee and he threatens an “economic emergency” after swapping short-term liquidity for long-term debt; Prosecutor Lucy Laborde seeks preventive detention for Nicolás Petro, the president's son, over alleged corrupt contracting in the Atlántico department; Colombia has become a net importer of natural gas after foreign oil majors left and new projects were blocked; leaked files link Petro’s “Total Peace” manager, alias Caracá, to ongoing criminal activity and possible collusion between the state of Bogotá and FARC dissidents; the “Tarimazo” political scandal deepens as jailed crime bosses were temporarily released to appear on stage at a Petro rally, and Senator Isabel Zuleta faces a Supreme Court investigation; Medellín officials tied to Daniel Quintero receive nine-year bans for rigged contracts; and Antioquia governor Andrés Rendón heads to Washington to meet U.S. officials and business groups.Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/tLjK57oq9f8 Links and mentions ⦁ Gustavo Petro's post on X: https://x.com/petrogustavo/status/1996609704974233634?s=20 ⦁ Petro’s risky public debt strategy is failing: https://www.lasillavacia.com/silla-nacional/la-arriesgada-estrategia-de-deuda-publica-de-petro-esta-fracasando/⦁ Petro blames Congress, BanRep, and Duque for his public debt failure: https://www.lasillavacia.com/en-vivo/petro-culpa-al-congreso-banrep-y-duque-por-fracaso-en-deuda-publica/⦁ Prosecutor’s Office requests jail for Nicolás Petro over alleged corruption in Atlántico: https://www.lasillavacia.com/en-vivo/fiscalia-pide-carcel-para-nicolas-petro-por-presunta-corrupcion-en-atlantico/⦁ How the Nicolás Petro Scandal Has Been Unfolding in Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/how-the-nicolas-petro-scandal-has-been-unfolding-in-colombia/⦁ Gas Crisis: https://x.com/lasillavacia/status/1997040835297235025⦁ Colombia initiates gas importation: https://www.lasillavacia.com/en-vivo/colombia-inicia-importacion-de-gas/⦁ The Global Conspiracy Against Hydraulic Fracturing in Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/the-global-conspiracy-against-hydraulic-fracturing-is-it-active-in-colombia/⦁ Nine-year ban for former officials of Quintero: https://www.elcolombiano.com/medellin/procuraduria-confirmo-inhabilidad-natalia-urrego-arias-y-jorge-enrique-lievano-ospina-exfuncionarios-daniel-quintero-GA31575164⦁ Senator Isabel Zuleta: https://www.elcolombiano.com/medellin/retractacion-isabel-zuleta-federico-gutierrez-medellin-ND30881518⦁ Why is the government protecting Isabel Zuleta and hiding details of the ‘Tarimazo’ in Medellín?: https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/gobierno-petro-no-entregar-informacion-tarimazo-alpujarra-isabel-zuleta-JA31571239⦁ Accusations Committee opens an investigation against President Petro over Medellín’s 'Tarimazo': https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/tarimazo-medellin-abren-investigacion-contra-gustavo-petro-EI30836839⦁ General Federico Mejía ordered the release of a cocaine trafficker: https://caracol.com.co/2025/11/26/general-federico-mejia-ordeno-liberar-a-traficante-de-cocaina-en-un-helicoptero-del-ejercito/⦁ Rendon heads to the U.S.: https://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/medellin/andres-julian-rendon-gobernador-de-antioquia-viajara-a-los-estados-unidos-por-invitacion-del-departamento-de-estado-cual-sera-su-agenda-3515517 Follow Colombia Business News Recap on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZMOEQ4sdP_8c20GDngWKanPat_yK2gZ7&si=X7qp9TelBAbAmAvQ Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/
    Voir plus Voir moins
    45 min
  • Daniel Giraldo On The Significance of Colombia Joining China's Belt & Road Initiative

    Daniel Giraldo On The Significance of Colombia Joining China's Belt & Road Initiative
    Dec 9 2025
    In an era of shifting global economic alliances, few countries find themselves more strategically positioned than Colombia. Caught between the massive state-backed investment initiatives of China and the established political and economic influence of the United States, Bogotá’s policy decisions have never held higher stakes for investors, the region, or especially, the country’s own citizens.

    At the 2025 Colombia Gold Summit, Finance Colombia Executive Editor Loren Moss spoke with Daniel Giraldo, a Managing Director at FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN), a global business advisory firm specializing in cross-border investment and corporate finance. Giraldo offered his perspective on the geopolitical chessboard, examining what Colombia’s recent decision to join the Belt and Road Initiative means for its future relationship with its largest long-standing ally, the United States.

    • Read the article at: https://www.financecolombia.com/daniel-giraldo-of-fti-consulting-unpacks-the-significance-of-colombia-joining-chinas-belt-road-initiative/
    • Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/
    • Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/
    • More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write
    • Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/


    Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/
    Voir plus Voir moins
    16 min
  • Dr. Julia Meszaros' Revealing Research on Colombia's International Matchmaking Scene

    Dr. Julia Meszaros' Revealing Research on Colombia's International Matchmaking Scene
    Dec 8 2025
    The "premium international dating" (PID) industry, a global business often stereotyped or misunderstood, sits at the intersection of globalization, technology, and shifting cultural norms. It is an industry that raises complex questions about gender, economics, and the very nature of romantic relationships in the 21st century. To understand this complex field, Finance Colombia’s

    Executive Editor, Loren Moss, sat down with Dr. Julia Meszaros, Associate Professor of Sociology at East Texas A&M University who has spent over a decade researching the motivations, mechanisms, and outcomes of the PID scene. She is the author of the new book, Economies of Gender: Masculinity, “Mail Order Brides,” and Women's Labor.

    In this conversation, Meszaros discusses her research in key markets like Ukraine, the Philippines, and Colombia, detailing the profiles of the men and women who use these services, the regulatory landscape, and how Colombia has become a uniquely popular destination.

    • For Dr. Meszaros' book: https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/economies-of-gender/9781978842779/
    • Read the full article at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/interview-professor-julia-meszaros-publishes-revealing-research-on-colombias-international-matchmaking-scene/
    • Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/
    • More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write
    • Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/


    Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/
    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h et 47 min
  • Rupert Stebbings Explains What's Next With Alma Air To Proceed With Colombia Seaplane Plans

    Rupert Stebbings Explains What's Next With Alma Air To Proceed With Colombia Seaplane Plans
    Dec 6 2025
    Colombian aviation company Alma Air S.A.S., has recently received a favorable opinion from the Technical Advisory Committee on Aerocommercial Affairs (CTAA) of the nation’s Civil Aviation Authority (Aerocivil), which allows Alma Air to initiate its formal certification process under the air taxi service modality (Similar to FAA Part 135), utilizing both amphibious and land-based versions of the Cessna Grand Caravan C208 aircraft.

    Finance Colombia’s executive editor, Loren Moss, sat down for coffee with Rupert Stebbings, the CEO of Alma Air. Stebbings, a longtime contributor to Finance Colombia, brings a wealth of experience to this new venture, including a history in international investment dating back to his time with the Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC) and his role as a former board member of Viva Air. The discussion focused on this significant milestone from Colombia’s civil aviation authority, Aerocivil, the unique operational challenges of floatplanes in Colombia, and the immense market opportunity for connecting remote and developing tourist destinations.

    • Read the full article at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/seaplanes-are-coming-to-colombia
    • Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/
    • More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write
    • Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/


    Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/
    Voir plus Voir moins
    26 min
  • Ambassador Helena Storm on Sweden’s Trade Growth and Peacebuilding Impact in Colombia

    Ambassador Helena Storm on Sweden’s Trade Growth and Peacebuilding Impact in Colombia
    Dec 5 2025
    Sweden has been in the news recently in Colombia. Yes, Ikea has been establishing a presence in Bogotá and Medellín, and the Grupo Familia consumer packaged goods company is now part of Essity, but notably, Colombia has chosen to upgrade its 1970s era tactical fighters with Saab Gripen fighter jets manufactured in Sweden. The price tag has not been announced on the deal, but several years ago, the Colombian government had earmarked $678 million USD equivalent in the national budget for the aircraft acquisition. What many people may be unaware of though, is that the countries have a 150 year bilateral diplomatic history together. The countries' ties go far beyond merely commercial ventures. A 19th century Swede even was appointed governor by the fledgeling government after Colombia gained independence from Spain. Sweden has several cultural, peace-building, civil society, and humanitarian initiatives both in Colombia and throughout the Andean region. Ambassador Helena Storm made time in her busy schedule to speak with Loren Moss, the executive editor of Finance Colombia, where they discussed the bilateral relationship, Storm's impressions of the country over her time here, and the potential for deepening ties between the two countries.See the whole article here: https://www.financecolombia.com/ambas...Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/writeContact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-un...Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/
    Voir plus Voir moins
    28 min
  • Jimena Cortés Shares Why HTwenty is Placing Venture Bets in Colombia

    Jimena Cortés Shares Why HTwenty is Placing Venture Bets in Colombia
    Dec 4 2025
    While there are now some notable Latin American “Unicorns,” the region has lagged behind others when it comes to developing a venture economy. Then still, within Latin America, Colombia has until recently punched below its weight in attracting venture dollars. This may be changing now, and some intrepid Venture Capital firms are betting on Colombian talent and the country’s technology infrastructure to produce results.

    Htwenty Capital is one of those early stage venture firms. During a recent event organized by the City of Medellín’s investment promotion agency, ACI Medellín, Loren Moss, executive editor of Finance Colombia and Cognitive Business News was able to spend some time with the investment fund’s Platform Lead, Jimena Cortés to discuss the unique challenges—and opportunities that Colombia presents when it comes to funding and growing high potential startups.

    • Read the full article on Finance Colombia: Jimena Cortés Shares Why HTwenty Capital is Placing Venture Bets in Colombia Despite Unique Challenges
    • Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/
    • Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/
    • More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write
    • Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-un...


    Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/
    Voir plus Voir moins
    9 min
  • British Ambassador Seeks To Strengthen Business, Cultural Ties Between UK & Colombia

    British Ambassador Seeks To Strengthen Business, Cultural Ties Between UK & Colombia
    Dec 3 2025
    Ambassador George Hodgson represents the British Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia which works to strengthen bilateral relations, promote trade and investment, and foster cultural and educational exchange between Great Britain and Colombia. This year marks the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Finance Colombia’s executive editor Loren Moss recently met with Ambassador Hodgson, the United Kingdom’s envoy to Colombia, during a visit to Medellín one sunny November morning, where the city hosted a British pavilion celebrating cultural ties between the two countries. Ambassador Hodgson discussed the historic ties between the UK and Colombia, the evolving business landscape, and opportunities for Colombian students and companies in the UK.
    • Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/interview-british-ambassador-george-hodgson-seeks-to-strengthen-business-cultural-ties-between-uk-colombia/
    • Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/
    • The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/
    • More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write
    • Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/
    • For the British Embassy, go to: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-colombia


    Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/
    Voir plus Voir moins
    8 min