Episodios

  • Beware these credit card scams when visiting Colombia

    Beware these credit card scams when visiting Colombia
    Apr 1 2026
    Travelers love Colombia, but too many get quietly ripped off without even realizing it. Here are the two most common credit-card and ATM scams hitting visitors in Cartagena, Bogotá, and Medellín. From merchants entering inflated amounts to banks slipping in a hidden 7% “currency conversion” fee, here’s what really happens, what I’ve personally dealt with, and how you can protect yourself. Be smart, and don’t fall for these tricks!

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    Credit card link https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21d/OECZ7IN5T3
    Tourist trap article https://www.financecolombia.com/colombian-police-bust-tourist-trap-in-medellin-dedicated-to-kidnapping-extorting-foreign-visitors/

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  • Gustavo Petro’s Promise of Total Peace is a Total Failure.

    Gustavo Petro’s Promise of Total Peace is a Total Failure.
    Mar 23 2026
    Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro promised “Total Peace,” but violence, kidnappings, and territorial expansion by groups like the ELN and FARC dissidents tell a different story. Today, let's look at the data, recent events, and what this means for security, governance, and investor confidence.

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    Cited Sources
    https://www.economicsandpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Global-Terrorism-Index-2026-Report.pdf

    ELN post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D85EMo8yA/

    Nubia Carolina Córdoba on X: https://x.com/NubiaCarolinaCC

    6000 people confined in Chocó: https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/ofensiva-eln-mas-de-6-000-personas-confinadas-choco-FC34723622

    Drone article: https://www.financecolombia.com/colombia-tightens-rules-for-bringing-drones-into-the-country-over-security-concerns/

    Governor Andrés Rendón X Post: https://x.com/AndresJRendonC/status/2035813743104344226?s=20

    Attack on the Ambulance: https://x.com/MiOriente/status/2035833899817763163?s=20

    Burning people’s motorcycles: https://x.com/MiOriente/status/2035833716497420712?s=20

    40663 homicides: https://thecitypaperbogota.com/news/colombia-records-40663-murders-under-petro-surpassing-santos-and-duque/#:~:text=Colombia%20has%20recorded%2040%2C663%20homicides,y%20Seguridad%20of%20Universidad%20Externado.

    United Nations: https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2026/03/colombia-urgent-action-needed-end-widespread-violence-against-human-rights#:~:text=The%20report%20provides%20a%20detailed,human%20rights%20defenders%20were%20killed.

    Human rights watch: https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2025/country-chapters/colombia#:~:text=As%20of%20June%2C%20the%20Gulf,%2C%20respectively%2C%20compared%20to%202022.




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  • Colombia's Election Results: Who Won, Who Lost, What It Means

    Colombia's Election Results: Who Won, Who Lost, What It Means
    Mar 10 2026
    The results of Colombia’s latest congressional and presidential primary elections are in, and today I explain what they mean for the country’s political future. I break down how Colombia’s election system actually works (something that can seem confusing at first) and highlight the biggest surprises from Sunday’s vote. I also look at the broader implications for the 2026 presidential race and for Colombia’s business climate. With the left rallying behind figures like Iván Cepeda Castro, the rise of outsider candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, and Valencia emerging as a major contender, the road ahead could reshape Colombia’s institutions and economic policy. If you’re an investor, executive, or simply someone trying to understand where Colombia may be heading politically and economically, this election offers some important clues.Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/CMsY_6OGw78Reference articles• https://www.lasillavacia.com/silla-nacional/claves-del-nuevo-senado-2026-2030-gana-el-pacto-y-crece-el-uribismo/• https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/elecciones-colombia-2026/quien-es-daniel-briceno-el-congresista-mas-votado-en-colombia-en-las-elecciones-del-8-de-marzo-3538620• https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/elecciones-colombia-2026/hasta-cuando-se-puede-inscribir-la-cedula-para-las-elecciones-presidenciales-del-31-de-mayo-esto-dice-la-registraduria-3538635• https://voces.com.co/me-disculpan-pero-el-grosero-y-violento-fue-abelardo-de-la-espriella-no-ariel-avila/#:~:text=Abelardo%20de%20la%20Espriella%20es%20una%20groser%C3%ADa,universidad%20no%20exactamente%20te%20vuelve%20culto%20ni• https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1460245678801986• https://www.instagram.com/reels/DVoWQWbD8ga/ • https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1230494042621586 • https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/elecciones-colombia-2026/juan-daniel-oviedo-el-gran-fenomeno-politico-y-segundo-mas-votado-en-las-consultas-interpartidistas-3538500• https://www.elheraldo.co/politica/2025/12/04/quien-es-abelardo-de-la-espriella-el-abogado-convertido-en-alfil-de-la-derecha/• https://www.pares.com.co/los-nule-alex-saab-y-jorge-visbal-estos-son-algunos-de-los-delincuentes-que-ha-defendido-abelardo-de-la-espriella/• https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/quemados-candidatos-senado-elecciones-legislativas-2026-CD34373652 • https://www.publimetro.co/noticias/2026/03/09/hitler-se-lanzo-al-congreso-este-es-el-candidato-con-el-curioso-nombre-del-dictador-que-comparte-lista-con-polo-polo/ • https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/quemados-candidatos-senado-elecciones-legislativas-2026-CD34373652 • https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/politica/juan-daniel-oviedo-resultado-gran-consulta-por-colombia-JC34361901• https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/pacto-historico-crece-y-centro-democratico-revive-asi-se-reconfigura-el-senado-OD34377180• https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/politica/juan-daniel-oviedo-resultado-gran-consulta-por-colombia-JC34361901• https://www.elcolombiano.com/medellin/elecciones-2026-precandidato-daniel-quintero-historial-investigaciones-implicados-PE34123286Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/writeContact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/Follow me on social mediaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/financecolombiaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/finance-colombia/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/finance_colombia/Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/
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  • The Latest in Colombia: Tariffs, Epstein Files, and Political Turmoil

    The Latest in Colombia: Tariffs, Epstein Files, and Political Turmoil
    Feb 27 2026
    Colombia is currently navigating a perfect storm of fiscal instability, bizarre administrative failures, and explosive international scandals. In this week’s recap, we analyze the US Supreme Court’s massive shift on tariff policy and how it's shaking up Colombian exports. Back home, the economic outlook has darkened as President Petro declares a "fiscal emergency," leaving Colombia with some of the highest interest rates among major global economies.

    The tension isn't just financial, it’s physical. We break down the terrifying near-miss at El Dorado Airport involving a Colombian Air Force helicopter and a commercial jet. We also dive into two massive accountability stories: a scathing anti-corruption exposé revealing millions spent on hospitals that don't exist, and the national indignation surrounding the tragic passing of seven-year-old Kevin Arley Acosta Pico amidst a failing healthcare takeover.

    If that wasn't enough, we look at the sheer absurdity of ambulance boats delivered to a desert with no water, and the looming legal standoff between Petro and the Council of State over a 23% minimum wage hike. Finally, we cover the dark cloud of the Epstein scandal finally reaching Colombian shores, involving high-level officials and disturbing new allegations.

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/PPYZQJLzMNM

    References
    Interest Rates: https://www.elcolombiano.com/negocios/colombia-paga-tasas-de-interes-mas-caras-tes-ND33744768
    Helicopter incident: https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/vuelo-latam-despegue-se-cruza-helicoptero-aeropuerto-el-dorado-JB33767178
    Green Party callout: https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/denuncian-19-hospitales-inconclusos-gobierno-petro-CA33665755
    Kevin's passing post: https://x.com/infopresidencia/status/2023584438399926605
    Epstein files: https://www.eltiempo.com/datos/una-abuela-empleada-una-nina-de-13-anos-y-las-colombianas-mencionadas-en-los-archivos-epstein-y-las-fotos-ineditas-de-ghislaine-maxwell-en-el-pais-3534128
    Colon photo: MerleEllaPatsy, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    LATAM plane photo: Rafael Luiz Canossa, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    Maicao: Lemedu70, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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  • The Monroe Doctrine Isn't What You Think

    The Monroe Doctrine Isn't What You Think
    Feb 17 2026
    With everything happening in the news regarding U.S.-Venezuela relations, I wanted to clear the air on one of the most misunderstood pieces of foreign policy in history: The Monroe Doctrine.

    Is the U.S. just a "big bully" in the neighborhood, or has the original intent of James Monroe been lost to time? We’re diving into the 1820s, a time when the U.S. had no real Navy and was actually standing in solidarity with newly independent Latin American nations against European royals.

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  • The Truth About Simón Bolívar: America's Liberator

    The Truth About Simón Bolívar: America's Liberator
    Feb 13 2026
    Stepping into the stunning Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino in Santa Marta, Colombia, the final resting place of the man who reshaped an entire continent, we look at who Simón Bolívar really was. Known as "The Liberator," he didn’t just lead the charge for independence across six nations; he ignited a revolutionary spark fueled by Enlightenment ideals and a bold vision for a unified "Gran Colombia."

    Beyond the battlefield, we’re unpacking the high-stakes tug-of-war between the charismatic "strongman" government and the rule of law, a rivalry that nearly led to assassination and still vibrates through South American politics today. Join me as we walk through the halls where history was made and discover how these centuries-old debates are just as relevant in 2026 as they were in the 1830s.



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    19 m
  • Paloma Valencia could be Colombia's next president. What does she stand for?

    Paloma Valencia could be Colombia's next president. What does she stand for?
    Jan 28 2026
    Paloma Valencia is Centro Democrático's pick for Colombia's 2026 presidential race. Let's break down what her stances are, from austerity and security to AI, and how her ideas hold up against Colombia’s political and economic reality.

    Watch the video version here! https://youtu.be/UF-zL8-rgKE

    References https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_LSD2vwf24

    Attributions
    Paloma Valencia: Andresx8, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    Paloma and Uribe: Andresx8, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    Espriella: Paulaicf, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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  • Maduro is Gone: Who Really Wins and Who Loses?

    Maduro is Gone: Who Really Wins and Who Loses?
    Jan 8 2026
    In this episode, let's break down who actually benefits and who loses from Maduro’s removal, both inside Venezuela and worldwide. From Colombia’s migration crisis to Guyana’s oil dispute, from Brazil’s border stability to Cuba, China, and Russia’s weakening influence, the global impact is already unfolding.

    I also examine the real wild card: the regime Maduro left behind. His inner circle, military leadership, and criminal networks remain in power, creating a dangerous and unpredictable transition. Can Venezuela rebuild institutions that were never truly strong in the first place?

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