Colombian entrepreneur Julian Torres, CEO of the global fintech company OnTop, discusses his amazing ascension in the U.S. with Colombia One. Credit: Courtesy of Julian Torres.Julian Torres is a Colombian entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of OnTop, a fintech company he created four years ago that has
Latin America has long been an economic backyard of the United States, but in recent decades China has increased its investment in the region. Credit: Foreign Ministry of Ecuador / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0.Latin America has long been an economic backyard of the United States, but in recent decades, it
The delivery app Rappi is the first unicorn created in Colombia and one of Latin America’s leading startups. Credit : AP / ColombiaOneOver the past decade, Colombia has proven to be one of the most fertile grounds for startups in Latin America, with great potential for innovation and entrepreneurshi
Former FARC guerrillas now making a living from tourism present their business projects at Colombia’s Congress of Tourism for Memory and Peace. Credit: Mario Carvajal, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia.Ex-combatants demobilized from the now-defunct FARC guerrilla are this week presenting business projects at Co
In Colombia’s Caribbean region, the village of Pueblo Bello excels in coffee cultivation thanks to unique Indigenous methods and techniques. Credit: Kajta Velasko/ColombiaOneIn the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta on Colombia’s Caribbean coast lies the municipality of Pueblo Bello, a re
Colombia is a top destination for digital nomads due to its diverse offerings and rapidly advancing tech infrastructure in Colombian cities. Credit: A.P. / Colombia OneColombia has emerged as a top destination for digital nomads. With a diverse landscape, rich culture, and an increasingly tech-savvy
Ana Dueñas, a Colombian influencer and entrepreneur, living in the U.S., shared her story in an Interview with Colombia One. Credit: Ana Dueñas CourtesyIn a recent interview with Colombia One, Ana Maria Dueñas, a 25-year-old originally from Bogota, shared her fascinating life story as an immigrant,
A digital nomad from Mexico recounts his journey and life in Medellin, Colombia, from his digital marketing job to his love of the city. Credit: Victor Cohen / ColombiaOneKnown as Raul Nomada on social media, Raul Mejia is a digital nomad who has lived in Medellin, Colombia, for almost two years. He
Ecopetrol will take full control of oil extraction in Colombia’s Eastern Los Llanos region after buying out Spanish company Repsol. Credit: Semanario Voz, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr.Ecopetrol is to assume full control of oil extraction in Colombia’s Los Llanos region after buying out the Spanish compa
Damian, a Colombian, recently opened a café in Toulouse, France, with his French partner, Lu: He shared his story with Colombia One. Credit: Tinto Café d’Altitude courtesyWhen Colombians move abroad, they bring with them a national treasure: coffee. Five months ago, in Toulouse, Damian and Lu turned
Colombian entrepreneur Daniel Sierra rose from entry-level jobs in the U.S. to become Vice President of Golden Plan Choice insurance company. Credit: Courtesy Daniel Sierra Botero.Daniel Sierra Botero, a young Colombian entrepreneur, saw a major opportunity in the insurance industry after carving hi
Colombia’s ex-FARC guerrilla fighters turned craft brewers at La Trocha Brewery, where they craft beers that tell a story of reconciliation. Credit: Amie Johnson on UnsplashColombia, a nation known for its tumultuous history marred by decades of conflict, is witnessing a transformation. In the heart
Mexico is building a new Interoceanic Corridor railway to compete with the Panama Canal and boost international trade. Credit: Lucy Nieto / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0Mexico is constructing an Interoceanic Corridor railway to provide an alternative to the Panama Canal and ease international trade. The railway a
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
Colombia has been leading foreign investment in the real estate sector in Miami, United States, for the past 30 months. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / ColombiaOne.Colombia has been leading real estate investments in Miami, United States, for the last 30 months. Colombians feature in the top five grou
Colombia’s national fast food restaurant chains have become favorites among consumers due to the quality of their products. Credit: Robert / Flickr / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0In Colombia, there are various fast food restaurant chains, both national and international, that have become consumer favorites. These
Elon Musk’s net worth has hit US$447 billion, thanks to a surge in Tesla stocks, the success of SpaceX, and his growing political influence. Credit: NVIDIA Corporation / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reached a net worth of US$447 billion. According to the Bloomberg Bill
Forbes Colombia has released a list of the best Colombian content creators and influencers for the first time. Credit: Ajash Suresh / CC BY 2.0Luisa Fernanda W, Silvy Araújo, Juanda, and “El Borrego” lead in the Forbes Colombia Top 2024 content creators list that recognizes 28 influencers.From perso
Christian Colorado, a Colombian fashion designer who participated in Paris Fashion Week 2024, opens up to Colombia One in exclusive interview. Credit: christiancoloradoc/Instagram courtesyChristian Colorado, a Colombian designer born in Caldas, Antioquia, has had a remarkable journey to the top of t
“Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds is planning to buy Clubd Deportivo La Equidad football team based in Bogota, Colombia. Credit: Dick Thomas Johnson / CC BY 2.0Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds is set to expand his sports investments to South America with the acquisition of La Equidad, a Colombian football
Bloomberg has released its list of the richest families in the world in 2024, which features the likes of the Waltons and Al Nahyans. Credit: Walmart Corporate – CC BY 2.0 via Flickr.Bloomberg has unveiled its 2024 list of the world’s richest families. The Waltons, heirs of Sam Walton, the visionary
Jorge Velasquez of Grupo Argos tops a list issued by La Republica newspaper which ranks Colombia’s most influential business leaders in 2024. Credit: Grupo Argos courtesy.La Republica, a leading Colombian economic, business, and financial newspaper, has published its list of the most influential Col
Morgan Stanley says now is a good to sell the US dollar, considering its current valuation and overoptimism on its future worth. Credit: 401(K) 2012 – CC BY-SA 2.0 via Flickr.Morgan Stanley analysts suggest that investor confidence in the United States dollar is soaring – a signal, they argue, that
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
