Posts Tagged ‘President Alvaro Uribe’

For Real Estate Investors, Colombia Has a Bright Future

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A few days ago, Colombian voters went to the polls for the first round of their quadrennial presidential elections. For many, it will be the most important decision of the new century thus far. The current President, Alvaro Uribe, leaves... (Continue reading)

Saftey In Colombia – The Real Truth

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“You live were!?” is usually the first question I get when I tell North Americans that I live in Colombia. Yes, Colombia, the land of Pablo Escobar, cocaine, bombs, and kidnappings. Yes, Colombia, the land of Marxist guerrillas and right... (Continue reading)

Colombia to Delay 3 Trillion Pesos in 2009 Budget

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Colombia will “delay” 3 trillion pesos ($1.4 billion) in spending from the 2009 budget in a bid to bolster investor confidence amid a global economic crisis. The spending delay, representing 2.2 percent of the 140.5 trillion-peso budget, may be temporary,... (Continue reading)