Corruption in Latin America
......and what you can do about it.
Corruption still exists, ´´big time´´ in Colombia but to be entirely fair to this country, corruption is truly rampant in other parts of the…
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It’s that time of year – Tax Deadline !
It just seems to be human nature that we leave things until the last minute - especially when it comes to taxes !
If you are American then the tax deadline - remember April 15 - is…
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Living and Investing in South America
Are you an entrepreneur looking for investment opportunities, relocation opportunities, quality of life, real estate values: These things are greater in Latin America as a whole,…
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First American Realty Medellin
First American Realty Medellin
Many people who are familiar with First American Realty in Medellin, know that they are the number one Expat Real Estate consultants for Medellin…
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Colombiatex Colombiamoda – The Colombian Fashion Industry
Some might say that Fashion is king in Colombia but perhaps it would be better said that Colombia is the reigning Fashion Queen in Latin America and Colombiatex is one of the two…
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Colombia Real Estate 2014
To buy or not to buy - Colombia Real Estate 2014
Now, more than ever is a good time to considering buying into the Colombian marketplace. The Colombian economy grew 5.1 percent in…
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Medical Tourism in Colombia
Colombia, situated at the top of South America, has coastlines both on the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. Make Colombia your choice for medical tourism and spend a few weeks here. It…
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Minimum Wage in Colombia 2014
Every year the minimum wage in Colombia is increased and every year the amount is contested by the Colombian labour leaders. This year they were seeking an 8 % increase. Instead they…
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Post Christmas Traditions in Colombia
If you want to get lucky in Colombia, then according to custom it is time to break out the yellow underwear ! This is just one of the many interesting Post Christmas Traditions in…
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Juegos del Aguinaldos – Games of the Novenas
'' Juegos del Aguinaldos '' are games that some Colombian families play during the 9 evenings of the Novenas that lead up to and include Christmas eve. They are not familiar to some…
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Christmas in Colombia
Christmas in Colombia
One of the wonderful things about Christmas in Colombia is that it is really Christmas !! Albeit we don't have any snow but there is none of this wishy-washy,…
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Driving in Colombia – Part 4 – The Road ”Test”
Driving in Colombia - Part 4 - The Road ''Test''
A colleague of mine recently published an article in one of the Colombian English ''webpapers'' that he found the drivers in Medellin…
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Driving in Colombia – Part 3 – Taxes and Insurance
Driving in Colombia - Part 3 - Taxes and Insurance
Driving in Colombia - Part 1 : Driving in Colombia - Part 2 - What is a RUNT? ; Driving in Colombia - Part 4 -The Road ''Test''…
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Driving in Colombia – Part 2 – What is a RUNT?
Driving in Colombia – Part 2 - What is a RUNT ?
Driving in Colombia - Part 1
Driving in Colombia - Part 3 - Taxes and Insurance
Driving in Colombia - Part 4 -The Road ''Test''…
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Driving in Colombia – Part 1
Driving in Colombia – Part 1
As a tourist, it is possible to drive in Colombia with a current driver´s license from your country, state or province however you must have your passport…
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The Developing Minds Foundation
The Developing Minds Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Miami, Florida that is sponsoring 7 programs throughout Colombia aimed at better the lives of many underprivileged…
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Medellin Christmas Lights
The Medellin Christmas Lights project that began as a modest event in Medellin in 1955 has grown to become an internationally known holiday spectacle. The Alumbrado - The Lighting of…
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Foundation El Batan
Hacienda El Batan is a three hundred-year-old homestead in San Agustin, Colombia. It is a National Historic Landmark of Heritage Architecture located in the Northern Andes of South…
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Panela – Part 2
Our initial article on panela was just a general prelude to the product and how it is produced. My first introduction to panela was as Aguapanela - a beverage, chilled and refreshing or…
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Panela
Panela is simply the juice squeezed from the sugar cane that is boiled, evaporated and formed into cakes for easy transportation and distribution. In Mexico it is called piloncillo, in…
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