The mayor of Medellin, Federico Gutiérrez Zuluaga, attended this event as a special guest and expressed his satisfaction about the arrival of this important hotel chain in the city, whose construction generated 200 jobs and today employs 25 people for … Read More
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Poma Colombia will build Picacho’s Metrocable in Medellín
The construction of the new Metrocable line in Medellín was awarded to the temporary union UT Metrocable Line P, formed by Poma Colombia, the company responsible for designing and executing this project in the northwestern area of Medellín. The execution … Read More
Fort Lauderdale proclaims November 21 as Medellín Day
United States ― Fort Lauderdale has proclaimed November 21 as Medellín Day. The city honors Medellín on the 56th anniversary of their agreement of friendship and cultural, economic, social and political exchange. Among the exchange activities, both cities have signed a … Read More
Minas Gerais seeks investment opportunities in Medellín
A delegation from Minas Gerais (Brazil), visited Medellín to strengthen international cooperation and to promote trade, business, investments and partnerships in the energy, biotechnology, medical equipment and STI sectors. The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín – ACI Medellín, … Read More
Changes in Medellín
a Radio Télévision Suisse Special
Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS), a Swiss public broadcasting organisation in the Italian language, has dedicated a special show to Medellín to highlight the progress the city has made in matters of security and social inclusion.
The journalist Emiliano Guanella visited Medellín in August of this year to understand how the city has transformed, mainly in relation to mobility, social inclusion and security. Hand in hand with ACI Medellín ―entity that prepared a large agenda of meetings and interviews with officials of the Secretariat of Security for the journalist― the he had the opportunity to approach initiatives such as the mass transport system, Metro de Medellín and the San Javier Library Park. In these spaces, he interviewed representatives of the Recreando Corporation and the group of Mujeres Caminando por la Verdad.
After his visit, Guanella highlighted the renaissance of Medellín after living a past marked by violence. Also, the journalist highlighted the efforts of the Ministry of Security of Medellín to reduce the homicide rate and restore citizen trust.
On the other hand, he considers the mass transport system as one of the key elements for Medellín’s transformation, since it offers citizens the possibility of moving from one place to another using different means of transport: Metro (train), Metrocable (cable cars), Tram, Metroplús (BRT system), integrated buses and public bicycles. In the same way, he said that the Public Library System provides culture and spaces of quality to its inhabitants, driving them away from violence.
ACI Medellín is the entity in charge of supporting international journalists who visit the city interested in several topics. The work of these professionals allows the world to know firsthand the progress, programs and strategies of the city’s Administration. They support our goal of improving the image of the city abroad through the publication of contents that reflect its resilience and innovation.
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CNN International highlights the Public Libraries System of Medellín
The Public Libraries System of Medellín is one of the innovative stories chosen by CNN International in Hong Kong for the realization of a 30-minute special in which they explore the future of metropolitan growth in different cities of the … Read More
Delegates and representatives of the OAS witnessed Medellín’s social transformation
Medellín ― Last November 2 and 3, the Fifth Meeting of Ministers and High-Level Authorities on Science and Technology of the Americas took place in the Botanical Garden, whose main objective is to promote initiatives to contribute to the transformation … Read More
Medellín and Mexico City join forces to explore investment in the capital of Antioquia
On October 27 in Mexico City, the Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area, ACI Medellín, closed its cycle of business meetings Why Medellín? 2017. Thus, strengthening commercial relations with three key countries for investment in … Read More
Medellín, a case study in social transformation and economic development issues
Between October 30 and 31, 12 mayors from the state of Minas Gerais visited ACI Medellín. They were interested in knowing the territorial transformation of the city driven by its economic development and which generates a propitious environment for innovation, … Read More
Medellín aims to become a “walkable” city
Between October 27 and 28, 2017, Medellín will host the First Latin American Pedestrian Forum “working towards walkable cities.” The capital of Antioquia was choosen by the members of the Latin American Pedestrian Network to be the venue for the … Read More
Medellín and Mexico City to strengthen ties of economic investment
The event Why Medellín? and the Network Sos Paisa arrive in Mexico. The Foreign Ministry of Colombia, through the Embassy of Colombia in Mexico, supported the events of the network of people from Antioquia living abroad in Guadalajara and Mexico … Read More
Medellín shows its business strengths to Spanish investors
Madrid ― this Wednesday, October 18, the Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area, ACI Medellín, ProColombia and the Ambassador of Colombia to Spain hosted the business meeting “Why Medellín?”. More than 20 businessmen attended the … Read More
ACI Medellín was the star in the Start Up Week, Austin
Texas― last Thursday October 12, the Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area, ACI Medellín, joined ProColombia and Capital Factory to organize and participate in the panel “Options for Expanding into Latin America” within the Start … Read More
Medellín in the Market for Creative Industries of Argentina 2017
Medellín participated in the recent version of the Market for Creative Industries of Argentina, MICA, held in the Cultural Center of Science (C3) in Buenos Aires. From October 6 to 8, this event brought together governments and entrepreneurs from different … Read More
Medellín Stands out in the Cities Conference for its Transformation
Medellín participated at the Cities Conference on Wednesday, October 4, at the ECLAC headquarters in Santiago, Chile. The objective was to create a discussion around the relevance of the implementation mechanisms for sustainable urban development, public – private cooperation and … Read More
Medellín and Spain Will Share Their Vision on Urban Technologies
On October 18, 2017, the Spanish association AMEC URBIS will hold the Technical Conference on Urban Technologies in Plaza Mayor (Medellín). Sustainable mobility, intelligent traffic systems, intelligent management of waste and public space will be addressed on the conference. ACI … Read More
Investment Opportunities Offered by Medellín and the Region will be Presented in Madrid – ACI Medellín
On Tuesday, October 18, Madrid will host ACI Medellín’s event called Why Medellín? Supported by ProColombia and its commercial office in Madrid, the event will be held in the Villahermosa room of the Intercontinental Hotel between 9:00 am and 11:00 … Read More
Medellín will show US Entrepreneurs its Investment Opportunities
On Thursday, October 12 between noon and 1:30 pm, the Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area – ACI Medellín, will be at the StartUp Week 2017 in Austin, Texas. In the Wall E Room of … Read More
Medellín Joined UNESCO’s Global Learning Network
Medellín joined UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities, thanks to an articulated strategy which places education as an axis to achieve great social transformations. This membership, awarded for the first time to a Colombian city, will allow us to share … Read More
Pope Francis’ Historical Mass in Medellín
Medellín experienced an historic event this Saturday, September 9, when more than one million people from various parts of the city, the country and the world gathered at Olaya Herrera Airport to listen to Pope Francis during the Holy Mass. … Read More
Brazil Invited to the Book and Culture Fest in Medellín
The eleventh Book and Culture Fest of Medellín opens its doors to the world at the Botanic Garden until Sunday, this September 17. People will enjoy the best literature of this year’s special guest, Brazil. More than 34,000 national and … Read More
Medellín will Host SAHIC’s in 2018
Medellín will host the most important event on investment in tourism and hotel industry in Latin America, SAHIC 2018. This is a wonderful opportunity for the development of this industry, not only in the city but also in Colombia, allowing … Read More
Brazilian Entrepreneurs are Interested in Investing in Medellín
The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area, ACI Medellín arrived in Belo Horizonte, Sao Paulo and Florianopolis to discuss investment with Brazilian businessmen. A meeting was held in each city, attracting approximately 100 entrepreneurs interested … Read More
Sinopsis and memories of the Medellín lab
From May 29 to June 2, 2017, the city held the first Medellín Lab, whose main objective is to share the Security and Coexistence Local Management Model of Medellín. The Model and its transversal axes were first approached by knowing, … Read More
From Medellín, Pope Francis will Send a Message to the World
The visit of Pope Francis is part of a tour around four cities in Colombia – Bogotá, Villavicencio, Cartagena and Medellín, which will take place between September 6 and 10. This is the third time a Pope steps on Colombian … Read More
Master Krzysztof Penderecki Visits Medellín
The renowned Polish classical composer and orchestra conductor Krzysztof Penderecki will visit Medellín for the first time to offer a concert along with the Philharmonic Orchestra this Friday, September 8 at 8 pm in the Metropolitan Theatre. The Polish master … Read More
Medellín, the new member of WAIPA
Since August 2017, the city is part of WAIPA, one of the most powerful investment networks in the world. WAIPA was created in 1995 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development for investment promotion. Medellín made official its … Read More
Three Latin American Former Presidents Met at ACI Medellín
Former presidents of Bolivia, Uruguay and Guatemala visited ACI Medellín to expand their knowledge on investment and cooperation in Medellín. The three former leaders described ACI Medellín as an innovative institution and a model to be replicated in other countries … Read More
An Agreement Between Medellín and Miami to Promote Innovation
A Memorandum of Understanding signed between Medellin’s Ruta N and the Cambridge Innovation Center Miami (CIC Miami) will create a connection between the companies located in The Sun City and the capital of Antioquia to exchange experiences, practices, resources and … Read More
The Mayor of Medellín and FAO Signed an Agreement to Improve Local Market
The mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez, and the representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to Colombia, Rafael Zavala Gómez del Campo, will sign an international partnership agreement to work jointly for the consolidation of a … Read More