March 10, 2026
General News

Medellin Wins Global Competition to Launch ‘4th Industrial Revolution’ Research Center

Medellin Herald
Colombia President Ivan Duque announced January 22 at the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland, that Medellin just won a world-wide competition to launch the first “Fourth Industrial Revolution” research center in all of Latin America. Over the next 18 months, the initial research projects at the center will involve artificial intelligence (AI); the […]
Companies

Colombia Government Grants Conditional Concession for ‘Puerto Pisisi’ at Turbo, Antioquia

Medellin Herald
Colombia’s Transport Ministry and its Agencia Nacional de Infraestructura (ANI) infrastructure agency announced December 20 that they’ve granted a conditional 30-year concession license to the developers of the proposed “Puerto Pisisi” Atlantic freight port at Turbo, Antioquia. According to ANI, the initial investment would total US$133 million, and when completed
Colombia President Ivan Duque Hails New Tax Law at December 19, 2018 Conference
Taxes

Colombian Congress Approves 2019 Tax Law

Medellin Herald
Colombia President Ivan Duque and Minister of Finance Alberto Carrasquilla on December 19 both hailed final votes in the Colombian House and Senate to approve a revised tax package for 2019. “The approved bill retains the initial spirit of protecting the most vulnerable population of the country and strengthening the collection through the taxation of […]
Companies

ISA, Construcciones El Condor Ink Highway Concessions Alliance Deal; Conconcreto Wins New Financing Package

Medellin Herald
Medellin-based international electric-power transmission and highway concessions giant ISA announced December 19 an “alliance” deal with Medellin-based construction giant Construcciones El Condor for highway deals in Colombia and Peru. According to the new partners, ISA will have a controlling 51% stake in the alliance. “ISA is taking quick steps to materialize the ‘ISA

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