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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Paloma Valencia could be Colombia's next president. What does she stand for?

    JAN 28

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

    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 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/

    41 min
  6. Maduro is Gone: Who Really Wins and Who Loses?

    JAN 8

    Maduro is Gone: Who Really Wins and Who Loses?

    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? Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/WIvfknK4g3I 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/

    14 min
  7. Maduro Captured: An Initial Breakdown

    JAN 5

    Maduro Captured: An Initial Breakdown

    As we know, U.S. forces have captured Nicolás Maduro and transferred him to U.S. custody. Here, I dive into what happened, the role of the military and criminal networks tied to the regime, and what the immediate implications are for energy logistics, sanctions, and regional stability. What does this mean for Venezuela, Colombia, and the world? Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/dczpSwy8_No 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/

    18 min
  8. Let’s Check In on Venezuela - What’s Changed

    JAN 4

    Let’s Check In on Venezuela - What’s Changed

    Maduro has been removed, but what comes next for Venezuela? Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/3xUSQJH-UEU 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/

    12 min
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Brought to you by Finance Colombia and hosted by Loren Moss, the only English language podcast focused on business & investment news in Latin America's 3rd largest economy. .

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  • Creator
    Loren Moss
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
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  • Show Website
    Colombia Business News