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  1. What Yesterday's Colombian Presidential Election Results Mean

    5d ago

    What Yesterday's Colombian Presidential Election Results Mean

    Colombia has spoken. Political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella won the first round, setting up a runoff against Senator Iván Cepeda. In this video, we break down what the results reveal about the future of Petro’s movement, the decline of traditional Uribismo, regional voting trends, and what the final round could mean for Colombia’s economy, security, and political direction. Read 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/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/ Follow me on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/financecolombia LinkedIn 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/

    1 hr
  2. Let's Break Down Colombia's Presidential Elections

    May 27

    Let's Break Down Colombia's Presidential Elections

    Colombia’s 2026 presidential election has become a three-way ideological battle with massive implications for security, foreign investment, energy, business, and the country’s geopolitical alignment. In this deep-dive analysis, we examine the candidates’ positions on crucial topics, while addressing the controversies other outlets avoid. For investors, business leaders, and anyone trying to understand Colombia’s political future ahead of May 31, this is the full picture. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ApZjTPZZTAw SHOW NOTES & CITATIONS  CONDOR Weighted Aggregate (updated May 23, 2026, 6 firms) https://www.condorlatam.com/co/encuestas Invamer (May 13–20, sample 3,800 / 152 municipios) https://www.elcolombiano.com/especiales/elecciones-2026/encuesta-invamer-resultados-mayo-2026-JM36817835 CNC / Cambio https://www.elespectador.com/politica/elecciones-colombia-2026/encuesta-cnc-ivan-cepeda-372-abelardo-de-la-espriella-204-y-paloma-valencia-156-lideran-medicion-noticias-hoy/ Fundación Génesis Crea https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2026/05/22/estos-son-los-escenarios-de-primera-y-segunda-vuelta-presidencial-que-plantea-la-encuesta-de-fundacion-genesis-crea-para-2026/ Guarumo / Ecoanolítica https://www.pulzo.com/elecciones-colombia-2026/nueva-encuesta-presidencial-guarumo-mayo-2026-PP5189468 AS/COA Poll Tracker — Colombia 2026 https://www.as-coa.org/articles/poll-tracker-colombias-2026-presidential-election Colombia’s Presidential Race Marked by Polarization, Divided Right and Absence of Debates — Jadín Samit Vergara, May 18, 2026 https://www.financecolombia.com/colombias-presidential-race-marked-by-polarization-divided-right-and-absence-of-debates/ Colombian Primary Election Picks Iván Cepeda https://www.financecolombia.com/colombian-primary-election-picks-ivan-cepeda-as-presidential-candidate-for-gustavo-petros-party-amid-record-low-turnout-legal-issues/ Colombia Confirms 14 Candidates https://www.financecolombia.com/colombia-confirms-14-candidates-for-2026-presidential-election/ Ecopetrol President Charged Over Campaign Spending Violations https://www.financecolombia.com/ecopetrol-president-ricardo-roa-charged-over-alleged-campaign-spending-violations-in-petros-presidential-campaign/ Who Are the Five Candidates Most Likely to Become Colombia’s Next Vice President? https://www.financecolombia.com/who-are-the-five-candidates-most-likely-to-become-colombias-next-vice-president-after-the-upcoming-elections/ InSight Crime: Colombia’s Total Peace Remains in Pieces https://insightcrime.org/news/gamechangers-2025-colombia-total-peace-in-pieces/ La Silla Vacía: Abelardo donación https://www.lasillavacia.com/silla-nacional/abelardo-ha-donado-mas-de-90-mil-dolares-a-los-republicanos-en-ee-uu/ Corrupción al Día: https://corrupcionaldia.com/lo-que-va-del-extraditado-alex-saab-al-abogado-candidato-abelardo-de-la-espriella/ El Colombiano: Abelardo De la Espriella https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/perfil-de-abelardo-de-la-espriella-candidato-presidencia-colombia-GH36646145 El Espectador: https://www.elespectador.com/investigacion/abelardo-de-la-espriella-cerebro-de-su-campana-fue-abogado-de-salvatore-mancuso-y-socio-del-vicecontralor-general/ Infobae: Iván Cepeda y De la Espriella https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2026/05/24/ivan-cepeda-y-de-la-espriella-lideran-la-intencion-de-voto-paloma-valencia-aparece-distante-segun-encuesta-del-centro-nacional-de-consultoria/ Infobae: Nueva encuesta https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2026/05/23/nueva-encuesta-sacude-la-carrera-presidencial-asi-quedarian-los-duelos-entre-paloma-valencia-ivan-cepeda-y-de-la-espriella-en-segunda-vuelta/ PARES: Iván Cepeda y su papá https://www.pares.com.co/la-complicada-relacion-de-ivan-cepeda-y-su-papa/ AS/COA: Colombia’s 2026 Presidential Candidates Link: https://www.as-coa.org/articles/colombias-2026-presidential-candidates-cepeda-de-la-espriella-and-valencia CNN en Español: Quién es Paloma Valencia https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2026/03/09/colombia/quien-es-paloma-valencia-consulta-derecha-orix El Colombiano: Iván Cepeda https://www.elcolombiano.com/especiales/elecciones-2026/ivan-cepeda-el-hijo-de-la-guerra-fria-LF36885871 Hotel Isla Múcura: https://hotelislamucura.com/ Sergio Fajardo Interview Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hIUIa_jTy8&feature=youtu.be and Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtTdIOZpNzs&feature=youtu.be Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Follow me on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/financecolombia LinkedIn 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/

    2h 15m
  3. Beware these credit card scams when visiting Colombia

    Apr 1

    Beware these credit card scams when visiting Colombia

    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! Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/acBQv6320oc 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/ Read 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/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/ Follow me on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/financecolombia LinkedIn 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/

    13 min
  4. Gustavo Petro’s Promise of Total Peace is a Total Failure.

    Mar 23

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

    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. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/QTFi5V1CFEk Read 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/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/ Follow me on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/financecolombia LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/finance-colombia/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/finance_colombia/ 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. 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/

    9 min
  5. Colombia's Election Results: Who Won, Who Lost, What It Means

    Mar 10

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

    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_6OGw78 Reference 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-PE34123286 Read 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/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/ Follow me on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/financecolombia LinkedIn 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/

    37 min
  6. The Latest in Colombia: Tariffs, Epstein Files, and Political Turmoil

    Feb 27

    The Latest in Colombia: Tariffs, Epstein Files, and Political Turmoil

    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 Read 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/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/ 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/

    37 min
  7. The Monroe Doctrine Isn't What You Think

    Feb 17

    The Monroe Doctrine Isn't What You Think

    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. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/XzxiZE4ekH8 Read 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/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/ 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/

    11 min
  8. The Truth About Simón Bolívar: America's Liberator

    Feb 13

    The Truth About Simón Bolívar: America's Liberator

    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. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ckudSDCZbS4 Read 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/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/ 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/

    19 min
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  • Creator
    Loren Moss
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
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