The Aerospace Valley in Queretaro, Mexico, is a pioneer in the industry in the whole country. With a Space Cluster, including Universities, technological schools, investigation and develop centers, maintenance, repair and operations (MNO’s) and production enterprises, this state offers new possibilities for aeronautical and space needs around the world. This type of development exists in
Colombia is the first country in Latin America to launch the “National Strategy for Circular Economy” (“CE”) with the dual goals conserving the environment while enhancing economic growth. CE consists of a model favoring the 3 R’s “reduce, re-use and recycle” particularly within the current supply chains of goods consumed in the country through the
Colombia’s Fintech industry is growing at a rapid pace and is expected to be a sector the government will continue to promote and individual and commercial investors will continue to invest in. By way of background, Fintech (a combination of the words “Finace” and “technology”) are companies serving the financial sector using technology to facilitate
Differences between NAFTA and USMCAN, the new trade agreement between Mexico, USA and Canada. 25 years after the creation of NAFTA, Canada, USA and Mexico have reached a new free trade agreement. This new treaty started with the request of president Donald Trump, who considered the original treaty as “a mess” for his country. The
The European Union (E.U.) is one of the most important economic and political actors in the world. According to the reports from the International Monetary Fund, four of the ten largest economies in the world, with a combined $18.749 billion USD Gross Domestic Product according to World Bank data, are part of the E.U. The
The city of Monterrey has become a place of great importance at the national level, this due to its constant growth and proximity to the northern country; which makes it a city with a projection for a wide variety of infrastructure and development for its inhabitants. This city has different elements to highlight and especially
More than one million Venezuelan citizens apply annually for the issuance or renewal of their passport. These procedures are currently almost impossible to perform because of very high costs, lack of original materials necessary for submission and Maduro’s government’s interest in stopping the departure of Venezuelan nationals. For this reason and in line with
Mobility in Mexico is essential, between buses, trucks, cars, motorcycles, trailers, semi-trailers and rigid vehicles circulate about 40 million a day, this implies a very important need for fuel. Diesel, gasoline and vehicular natural gas to name a few. Because the high demand and the high cost of fuel, there is a need to
Colombia’s economy benefits heavily from its exports of raw materials particularly the from its mining-energy sector. Colombia’s top exports include coal, nickel and gold. These exports are produced in various areas of the country including northern areas such as La Guajira, Cesar and Córdoba. Throughout recent years, the role of mining in Colombia has been
Mexico is one of the emerging economies in the world, has a macroeconomic stability that allows the reduction of inflation and interest rates. The agricultural, industrial and service systems have positioned the country’s economy as number 2 in Latin America. The positive numbers that are reflected, the country’s finances and the projects that are being
Mexico is a country full of magic and cultural richness, that attraction is not only in its main cities, but in the small details such as: beautiful landscapes, full of color for their crafts, their cobbled streets, the smell of their food, among others; that you can find in the 121 Magic Towns that you
Emerald stones are a sought-after precious gem, traditionally associated with Colombia. Colombia is one of the main producers and exporters of emerald stones. Today, Colombia is the third largest producer, after Zambia and Brazil, but remains the leader in terms of export sales. Most of the production of Colombian emeralds comes from the department
The railway line known as “Maya Train”, is the largest infrastructure project of the current government, which will travel 1525 kilometers. Its construction began on December 16, 2018 in Palenque, Chiapas. The cost of the Maya Train will be 150 billion pesos, 10% will be public financing and 90% private. It will also benefit more
Bearing in mind the leading role that these types of organizations can play in the growth of a country’s economy, the Colombian government has taken actions to take advantage of these opportunities as part of its policy to promote entrepreneurial culture and strengthen of information technologies. One of the most notable initiatives in this field,
As it is well known, Holy Week commemorates the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Since the eighteenth century the Catholic religion carries out this tradition, considered the most important. Among the activities to be performed during the holy day are Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, the betrayal of Jesus, the washing of feet, the
Historically, Colombia’s economy internationally is most recognized for its export of raw materials. Colombian coffee is so well known it has become almost a symbol for the country. In addition to coffee, Colombia’s economy has also grown due to the exports of oil and minerals. While these exports will continue to be of great, the
The Mexican national flag is a symbol of freedom, justice and nationality. Its shield and colors represent the origin, principle, courage and struggle of Mexicans.
Last January, the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) reported the discovery of oil in the Indian well-1x, located in the municipality of Cabuyaro, Meta, in the region of the eastern plains of Colombia.
