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Venezuela Crisis Brings Both Tragedy & Triumph to Medellin: Rui Pereira’s Story

Medellin Herald December 15, 2018

The ever-worsening economic and social crisis in Venezuela — caused by the criminal narco-communist Castro-Chavista dictatorship — is now likely to trigger out-migration of about 25% of the entire population, according to a shocking new study by Washington, DC-based Brookings

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Alliances Growing for Medellin Expat Exporters; Specialty Niches Key to Success

Medellin Herald September 25, 2017

Thirty-five-year-old New Zealand expat Dan Cardiff and 47-year-old Dutch expat Ronald de Hommel seemingly would have little in common — aside from both now living in Medellin and both having launched separate, Colombian-export businesses here. But despite having been born and raised on opposite sides of the planet — and with wildly different careers prior […]

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‘Digital Nomads’ Becoming Permanent Medellin Residents: 3 Stories

Medellin Herald August 19, 2017

Until recently, twenty-nine-year-old U.S. expat Steve Marcinuk – who has worked in 30 countries and scores of cities – could be tagged as a “digital nomad” who’s only temporarily in Medellin. But that’s changing as Marcinuk – having just completed his first full year in Medellin — instead is putting down roots, making plans and […]

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Bringing Light to the World, ‘Smart’ Investment to Colombia: Chagai Stern

Medellin Herald February 1, 2017

Thirty-six-year-old Israeli expat Chagai Stern came to Medellin three years ago, riding a comet that has carried him to the heights of fame, fortune and friendships with some of the world’s biggest movers-and-shakers. Now, together with a New York partner, he’s putting part of his fortune and friendships to work for the advancement of Colombian […]