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Buying a Business or Property in Colombia? 9 Environmental Risks You Should Investigate First

Environmental Due Diligence in Colombia should be a fundamental part of any acquisition involving a Colombian business, industrial facility, agricultural operation or commercial property. A company may appear financially healthy, hold valid corporate registrations and operate without visible problems while carrying environmental liabilities that could significantly affect the value of an investment. For international buyers,

Apostille in Colombia: What Foreign Investors Need to Know

If you are being asked for an apostille in Colombia, the first thing to understand is what an apostille actually does. An apostille is an official certification that authenticates the signature, capacity of the signatory, and, where applicable, the seal or stamp on a public document so that the document can be recognized for use

Data Privacy Compliance in Colombia: Key Dos and Don’ts for Companies

Expanding into Colombia often involves collecting employee records, customer information, website analytics, marketing databases, vendor information, or user data. What many companies discover too late is that data privacy compliance in Colombia is not simply a corporate formality, but rather a legal obligation with regulatory, operational, and reputational implications. Colombia has one of Latin America’s

Medical Cannabis Imports and Exports in Colombia: A Practical Introduction

With recent news about rescheduling in the US, international questions are bound to surface. In the past eight years, Colombia has quietly become a global supplier of cannabis for some of the biggest medical markets. Not because it is easy, but because it is structured. If you are looking at Colombia from the outside, whether

Tourism in Colombia: A Legal 101 for Building Responsible and Compliant Operations

Colombia has become one of the most attractive tourism markets in Latin America with 4.6 million foreign visitors in 2025, thanks to its biodiversity, cultural richness, and a steady increase in international visitors. Cities like Cartagena, Medellín, and Bogotá have evolved into global destinations, while eco tourism, bird watching and wellness travel are opening entirely

Do You Need AML Compliance in Colombia? A Simple Guide to SAGRILAFT

If your company operates in Colombia, you may be required to implement an anti-money laundering system called SAGRILAFT. This guide explains who must comply, what triggers the obligation, and what you actually need to do so you can operate in Colombia with clarity and avoid surprises. What Is SAGRILAFT and Why It Matters SAGRILAFT stands

Economical Emergency Decree Explained in Plain English

On December 22nd, 2025, president Gustavo Petro’s cabinet issued Decree 1390/2025 to declare an economic emergency in Colombia for a period of thirty days. The reasoning behind this decision, according to president Petro, is that Colombia is facing a fiscal crisis after Congress did not approve the government’s proposed fiscal reforms on two occasions in

Cannabis Flowers Debuting are in Colombian Pharmacies: the Good, the Bad & the Ugly

When Law 1787/2016 was enacted, producers, international investors and small farmers alike were anxious to grab a piece of the juicy and promising international opportunity. By then, Colombia became the second South American country to fully legalize medical cannabis production and commercialization. We quickly realized, once the infamous Decree 613/2018 was issued, that the medical

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