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 […]
Colombia continues to position itself as one of the most attractive markets in Latin America for foreign investment. Its strategic location, growing consumer market, OECD membership, expanding startup ecosystem, and access to both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans create significant opportunities for international companies. However, many foreign companies underestimate one critical factor when entering the
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
Colombia is heading into its 2026 presidential election at a moment where political direction and economic constraints are closely intertwined, and the biggest challenge is to bring unison to a country divided by insignificant differences. For companies operating in Colombia, or considering market entry, the relevant question is not simply who will win. It is
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, MedellĂn, and Bogotá have evolved into global destinations, while eco tourism, bird watching and wellness travel are opening entirely
There is a version of M&A in Colombia that looks very clean on paper. The numbers make sense, the growth story is compelling, the team seems capable, and the opportunity appears to be obvious and very attractive, until you start digging. What you find is not necessarily negative, but it is almost never as simple
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
Colombia has become an increasingly attractive destination for international companies looking to hire highly skilled professionals at competitive costs. From developers and designers to legal, marketing, and operations specialists, Colombian talent has (proudly) become a key element in global remote teams. However, hiring in Colombia requires understanding the legal structure behind each engagement model to
Real estate investment opportunities in Colombia continue to draw sophisticated domestic and international capital because of legal protections for private property and openness to foreign buyers. After closing some tough deals in highly-demanded markets, the historical neighborhood of GetsemanĂ in Cartagena, for instance, transaction structure and risk management have risen as two factors that determine
