Colombian President Santos Meets with U.S. Vice President Biden in Bogotá
On Monday, May 27, President Juan Manuel Santos hosted U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden at the Casa de Nariño in Bogotá. The two held a bilateral meeting and a joint press conference during which they discussed efforts to further expand and deepen U.S.-Colombia relations. For a transcript of their remarks, click here.
U.S. Vice President Biden Visits Colombian Flower Farm
During his May 27 visit to Colombia, U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden toured a Colombian flower farm, which exports more than half of its flowers to the United States. Colombia is the largest supplier of flowers to the U.S., accounting for more than two-thirds of imports.
Colombia's First Lady & Dr. Biden Visit Escuela Taller de Bogotá
On May 27, Colombia's First Lady María Clemencia de Santos and Dr. Jill Biden visited the Escuela Taller de Bogotá – a program that provides training in various art forms to vulnerable populations – and witnessed the making of Colombian handicrafts that are exported around the world.
The Growing U.S.-Colombia Economic Partnership
The U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), implemented on May 15, 2012, is expanding the U.S. and Colombian economies through increased exports, investment and job creation. Between June 2012 and February 2013, two-way trade totaled $28.5 billion.
Finance Minister Mauricio Cardenas Talks to CCTV About Colombia's Economy
On April 24, Colombian Finance Minister Mauricio Cardenas joined Michelle Makori from CCTV News to discuss Colombia's financial growth. Click here to watch the video of his interview.
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Juanes to Receive Atlantic Council Distinguished Leadership Award
On Wednesday, May 1, the Atlantic Council will honor Colombian musician and social activist Juanes with its 2013 Distinguished Humanitarian Award. He has worked to engage Colombian youth in constructing a more peaceful, secure country through founding Mi Sangre Foundation
Colombian Named Recipient of Goldman Environmental Prize
Bogotá-native Nohra Padilla was named a 2013 recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize for her leadership with the Association of Recyclers and National Association of Recyclers in Colombia, where she's helped to revolutionize the waste management infrastructure in Colombia. Click here for more information.
Colombian Artist Fonseca Performs in Times Square to Promote Colombia
While in New York, NY, during the launch of the Colombia tourism campaign, Colombian Artist Fonseca on April 18 performed in Times Square. Click here to watch the video of his performance. Photo Credit: Portafolio
Georgetown to Host April 17 Forum on “The Emerging Role of Colombia in the World”
The Embassy of Colombia, the Permanent Mission of Colombia to the Organization of the American States and the Center for Latin American Studies at Georgetown University will host a conference on “The Emerging Role of Colombia in the World,” on Wednesday, April 17 at Georgetown University.
Colombian music artist Fonseca, as an ambassador for Country Brand Colombia, brings his Ilusión World Tour to the U.S.
As part of his "Ilusión" world tour and as an ambassador for Country Brand Colombia, music artist Fonseca will perform at the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.
Jetblue Offers Another Nonstop Flight From Fort Lauderdale to ColombiaJetblue Airways passengers can now book flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Medellin, Colombia. The airline launched... |
Colombia Finalizes Free Trade Pact With IsraelOn Monday, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos finalized a free trade deal with Israel during a meeting with Israeli Head of State Shimon Peres... |
Colombia's May Oil Output Up 8.3% on Year at 1.01 Million Barrels a DayColombia produced 1.01 million barrels of oil a day in May, a sharp rise from the same month of 2012 and little changed from the previous four... |
Joe Biden: The Americas AscendantLast week, during a five-day trip through Latin America and the Caribbean, I visited a cut-flower farm outside Bogota, Colombia, an hour's... |
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