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Colombia

Colombia · COL · South America

Risk Score

Elevated→ Stable

Risk Factors

Active conflict (structural)

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Colombia, a South American nation with diverse geography, is rich in natural resources and is actively working to consolidate peace and foster economic development. The country's economy is driven by oil, mining, and agriculture, alongside a growing services sector.

Leadership

Gustavo Petro Urrego

President

GOVERNMENT: Presidential Republic

Luis Fernando Velasco Chaves

Luis Gilberto Murillo Urrutia

Ricardo Bonilla González

Economy

GDP

$480.0B

GDP per Capita

$9.2K

GDP Growth

+3.0%

Inflation

3.5%

Unemployment

9.5%

OilMiningAgricultureManufacturingServices

Trade

Key Exports

Crude OilCoalCoffeeGoldCut Flowers

Key Imports

MachineryTransport EquipmentChemicalsFoodstuffsElectronics

Top Partners

USAChinaPanamaBrazilMexico

Recent Events (1)

Low3h ago

ICRC Facilitates Remains Transfer in Colombia Following Armed Group Custody

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) acted as a neutral intermediary in Colombia to receive and transfer the remains of an individual held by the non-state armed group 'Comandante Jacobo Arenas'. The remains were transferred to authorities for identification and family handover, highlighting ongoing humanitarian efforts amidst armed conflict.

Headlines (8)

ebnewsdaily12h ago

Johannesburg and Medellín: what South Africa can learn from Colombia about fixing a broken city

newsfilecorp12h ago

Power Leaves Partners with Colombia's Largest Contract Manufacturer, Unlocking Certified Capacity to Convert Commercial Pipeline

mercopress12h ago

Latin American airports will need US$178 billion to nearly double their traffic

openpr12h ago

Textile Plant Setup Cost 2026: Recycling Business Plan, Startup Investment & Techno-Economic Feasibility Study

futurefuels_in12h ago

USDA Unveils Plan to Expand US Biofuel Exports and Open New Markets

headtopics12h ago

‘The Platform’ Co-Producer David Matamoros of Doce Entertainment Spain Boards Matías Rojas’ ‘Dog Legs’ (EXCLUSIVE)

usatoday12h ago

Want to be a digital nomad? The countries where it's easiest, hardest

fortune12h ago