Refurbi, a Colombian startup, has raised US$4M to expand its refurbished smartphone marketplace across Latin America. Credit: The Tech Cheat (CC BY-SA 4.0).Refurbi, a startup founded in Colombia to promote reuse and recycling of electronic devices, has closed a US$4 million seed‑extension round, com
The luxury megayacht Evrima from The Ritz-Carlton arrived in Cartagena, Colombia, for the first time as part of a stopover. Credit: Farid Mernissi, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsCartagena, Colombia, reached a new milestone in its tourism history with the arrival, for the first time, of a cruise vesse
Prospera is Honduras’ Bitcoin City project. Located on the island of Roatan in the Caribbean Sea, it faces several challenges. Credit: James Willamore / CC BY-SA 2.0Honduras is home to its own Bitcoin City, Prospera. Although its neighbor El Salvador’s project has received more media attention, Hond
Colombia’s startups are among the most dynamic and innovative in Latin America, ranging from innovative business models to tech projects. Credit: A.P. / Colombia OneColombia’s startup environment ranks among the most dynamic in Latin America. Over the past decade, entrepreneurship has flourished on
Gold prices surged past US$5,000 price per ounce for the first time late Sunday and into Monday, topping at US$5,100. Credit: BullionVault – CC BY-ND 2.0, via FlickrGold prices surged past US$5,000 price per ounce for the first time late Sunday and into Monday, extending a historic rally driven by d
As Bad Bunny brings three concerts to Medellin, city authorities step in to curb extreme Airbnb price hikes that soared to record levels. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneMedellin authorities moved swiftly on Friday after short-term rental prices that had surged to extreme levels ahead of Bad Bunn
The automotive company Mercedes-Benz is building a luxury city in Dubai, Binghatti City, including 12 residential skyscrapers. Credit: Eugene Kaspersky, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrThe car brand Mercedes-Benz, in partnership with real estate developer Binghatti, is building a mega urban project or a new
TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has officially been outbought by an American venture to operate the popular video app in the U.S. Credit: Solen Feyissa / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has officially been taken over by an American venture to operate the
The ongoing trade war between Colombia and Ecuador has caused the International Bridge of Rumichaca to collapse into logistical chaos. Credit: Cancilleria de Ecuador – CC-BY-2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.The ongoing trade war between Colombia and Ecuador has caused the International Bridge of Rumichaca,
The EU plans to suspend approval of a major U.S. trade deal agreed to in July, signalling a sharp escalation in trans-Atlantic tensions. Credit: Diliff – CC-BY-3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.The EU plans to suspend approval of a major United States trade deal agreed to in July, signalling a sharp escalat
Elon Musk’s net worth is closing in on 800 billion dollars and putting him on a credible path to becoming the world’s first trillionaire. Credit Gage Skidmore / CC BY-SA 2.0Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, has pushed the boundaries of personal wealth and net worth. Forbes estimates place the
Many options exist for sending money to Colombia, with digital apps providing services that span from cash pickup to direct bank transfers. Credit : AP / Colombia OneSending money to Colombia is easier than one might think. With the evolution of digital banking and payment applications, transferring
Juan Valdez entered the Chinese market for the first time. The Colombian coffee brand opened its first store in Shanghai. Credit: AP / Colombia OneThe flagship brand of Colombian coffee has taken a historic step in its internationalization process. Juan Valdez opened its first store in China, specif
Several countries in Latin America offer golden visa options: Here are the best to consider if you’re looking to relocate to the region. Credit.: Josep Freixes / Colombia OneGolden visas in Latin America typically refer to residency or citizenship-by-investment programs that grant foreign investors
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Beijing on Wednesday night for a landmark four-day visit to China. Credit: World Economic Forum – CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 via Flickr. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Beijing on Wednesday night for a landmark four-day visit intended to repair stra
A YouTuber known as LabCoatz claims to have replicated Coca-Cola’s 139-year-old secret formula after a year-long scientific investigation. Credit: HPDeutschland – CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 via Flickr. A YouTuber known as LabCoatz claims to have successfully replicated the 139-year-old secret formula of Coca-C
Mattel launched its first Barbie with autism as part of its diversity strategy. The company will donate 1,000 dolls to pediatric hospitals. Credit: Doll n´ Stuff, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr Mattel has officially introduced the first Barbie with autism as part of its inclusive Fashionistas line, an ini
The race for advanced chip manufacturing drives a global war, with Taiwan, ASML, and Nvidia controlling what shapes AI and military strength. Credit: Karl Davison / CC BY NC SA 2.0.The tiny transitor changed everything. When scientists at Bell Labs first demonstrated it in December 1947, nobody imag
Rhodium, the world’s most expensive metal, is found in Colombia, although in small quantities, mainly in the department of Choco. Credit: Rhagchem / CC BY-SA 4.0Rhodium, the most expensive metal in the world, is found, albeit in small quantities, in Colombia. The price of this mineral on the interna
The European Union endorsed the economic agreement with Mercosur, after two decades of negotiations and despite protests from farmers. Credit: Raymond Trencavel, Public Domain / Wikimedia.The European Union took a decisive step this Friday in one of the most controversial trade initiatives of recent
Hailing from Colombia, Ricardo and Daniela have successfully launched a sustainable coffee cup business in Miami. Credit: Courtesy Coffee KreisRicardo Garcia and Daniela Insignares, two entrepreneurs from Colombia living in Miami, have started a company that manufactures sustainable coffee cups from
The most precious metals in the world are prized for their rarity and extraordinary properties, which explain their very high prices. Credit: D. Nishio-Hamane / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0Humanity has coveted the world’s most precious metals for as long as we’ve known of their existence.While many may think of
Coca-Cola inaugurated its first concept house in Mexico, a strategic location in the country that consumes the most of this beverage in the world. Credit: Anyjazz65, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrCoca-Cola took a historic step in its brand strategy by inaugurating its first concept house in the world in Decembe
Minister Edwin Palma Egea and ElectroHuila Manager Nika Cuéllar inaugurate Granja Solar El Bote, marking Colombia’s first solar farm built by a public utility company. Credit: Ministerio de Minas y Energía.Neiva has seen many big announcements, but this one came with panels, cables, and a real on-sw
