June 26, 2026
Colombian economy

Colombia’s GDP Slows, but Antioquia New-Businesses Growth Comparatively Robust

A new report from Colombia’s national federation of local Chambers of Commerce (Confecamaras) shows that while the growth of Colombia’s gross domestic product (“PIB” in Spanish initials) slipped in 2015 versus 2014, Antioquia continued to support a relatively robust growth of new businesses. The total number of start-up businesses registered with Colombia’s various local
Congresses & Conferences

Medellin Hosts 33,000 Visitors for Annual ‘Colombiatex’ Textile-Industry Spectacle

The 28th annual “Colombiatex” textile industry conference and trade show January 26-28 at Medellin’s Plaza Mayor convention center is expected to draw some 33,000 national and international visitors, more than 500 exhibitors and some 11,000 buyers. According to Medellin-based show organizer Inexmoda – Colombia’s leading textile- and fashion-industry trade association –
Colombian economy

Medellin Entrepreneurs Aim to Join Export Boom in ProColombia ‘Mipyme’ Project

Colombia government promotion agency ProColombia announced January 18 the expansion of its “Mipyme International” export business-development project, which now aims to boost exports of goods other than petroleum or minerals to a total of US$21 billion this year. “Following the success of the first edition of Mipyme International in 2015, which helped 33 companies to […]
General News

Wall Street Bond Rater Affirms ‘Stable’ Outlook for Medellin Public Debt

U.S.-based bond rater Fitch announced December 21 that it has affirmed a “stable” outlook for Medellin’s public debt. “The rating action reflects Medellin’s financial strength, its importance in [Colombia’s] national context as well as its manageable debt metrics,” according to Fitch. The city benefits from a “high and dynamic collection of municipal taxes and