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Downtown Medellín reopens its cultural door to the world
Touring downtown Medellin has become an inevitable to-do on the agenda of tourists, investors, diplomats and citizens of the world who want to perceive the scents, colors and flavors of Medellín at its best. For this reason, after almost a … Read More
ATOM Chat, foreign company installed in Medellín is recognized as one of the 11 most relevant startups in the world
The startup ATOM Chat, with more than a million dollars in annual revenue, was selected among the 11 most relevant startups in the world by the accelerator Techstars. This company created in 2019 in Panama, has a presence in Medellín … Read More
The country’s biggest PepsiCo plant will be located in Guarne
In recent years, Colombia has become the third most important market in Latin America for PepsiCo, and one of the most prosperous worldwide. The sustainable growth of this multinational has been so significant that the company formalized new investments in … Read More
Mercado Libre opens more than 500 jobs in Medellín with its new IT Center
In its 21 years of operation in Colombia, Mercado Libre continues to strengthen its commitment to the country, now with the opening of its second Technology, Innovation and Product Center, which will be located in Medellín, a city chosen by … Read More
Indra’s smart 4.0 center of excellence lands in medellín
Indra, one of the main global technology and consulting companies in Colombia and in the world, is now part of the Medellín innovation and business center, Ruta N, contributing to the quality of life of city’s inhabitants through the use … Read More
“It is time to decentralize flights in Colombia, Medellín becomes our strategic connection center”: Viva Air
With a determined commitment to encourage the development of the region, boost the country’s economy, and resume its expansion plans, Viva Air announces Medellín as its strategic Hub for operations and the José María Córdova international airport in Rionegro as … Read More
Viva Air continues its commitment to the domestic market and announces three new national routes
In its determined commitment to democratize country’s sky, to continue betting on the national market, and to continue their growth in the Colombian air market, Viva Air announces the opening of three new national routes toBucaramanga and Cúcuta. With these, … Read More
Medellín’s internationalization attracts more foreign investment and projects the generations of new jobs
Medellín’s transformation remains a protagonist on world stages. This has highlighted the attraction of national and international events, foreign investment and the generation of jobs for the new economy of the Software Valley in the internationalization balance of the last … Read More
Israel Strengthens ties with Medellín and Antioquia
The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area – ACI Medellín attended the visit of Israel’s Ambassador Christian Cantor for three days, in order to present him the opportunities that the region has in terms of … Read More
Which cities in the world are Medellín’s sisters and why?
Between 1981 and 2019, Medellín strengthened its ties with 27 cities in the world. Latin America, the United States, Spain and Asia are part of the list of regions and countries with which the city seeks to project itself as … Read More
ACI Medellín joins EPM to attract cooperation for development
In order to strengthen the internationalization strategy, the Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellin and the Metropolitan Area – ACI Medellín and EPM created an alliance to promote the attraction of international cooperation for Medellín and its Metropolitan Area, … Read More
Medellín seeks cooperation and investment with China for technological an infrastructure development
The city seeks to strengthen the relationship with the Asian country through potential areas for the articulation of important projects that favor both territories The Colombian ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Luis Diego Monsalve Hoyos, visited the city … Read More
Metro de la 80, a project that rises worldwide interest
160 representatives of multinational companies, with expertise in subway and light rail construction, rolling stock manufacturers and investment funds, connected to two webinars. Our city undertakes the most important public works project in the last 25 years: el Metro … Read More
New Analysis Shows World’s Major Cities on Track to Keep Global Heating to 1.5°C
Paris, France (11th December 2020) — C40 Cities today released new analysis of climate action plans from 54 cities confirming they will deliver their fair share of greenhouse gas emission reductions to keep global temperatures to the 1.5°C target of … Read More
Antioquia proposes to Colombia the model of urban orchards as a solution to malnutrition in cities
With the delivery of 3,300 urban gardens in Medellín and its Metropolitan Area, the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Government of Antioquia, proposes the country to adopt this supply model that seeks to balance the imbalance between … Read More
Antioquia, the corner of America that is being valued for foreign investment
Due to its privileged geographic location, tax incentives, competitive infrastructure and high economic performance, among other virtues, the so-called “Corner of the Americas”, Antioquia, is positioned as one of the most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment to settle . … Read More
Israeli agricultural entrepreneurs want to invest in Antioquia
Businessmen from Israel met with representatives of the Antioquia Government to learn about the strategies of the agricultural sector in the department. This approach becomes a fundamental step to further strengthen the competitiveness of the region in the agro-industrial sector … Read More
With precision livestock farming, the Government of Antioquia seeks to save the environment
To stop and mitigate the adverse effects derived from livestock activity, the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development of Antioquia, Colombia’s second most important department, implemented silvopastoral systems and the precision livestock model as the main projects in the protection … Read More
With urban gardens, Antioquia benefits thousands of citizens in food security
At hand, in the patios of their own houses, kitchens or living rooms, Antioqueños who live in the Metropolitan Area of Medellín will be able to access vegetables, aromatic plants and other crops, in a totally organic way to supply … Read More
The CATUL Network is awarded the international 2020 Educating Cities Award for Best Practices in the Inclusion and the Democratization of Culture
The Network of Culture Houses, Theaters, UVA and Sound Production Labs (CATUL Network) of the Citizen Culture Secretariat of the Mayor’s Office of Medellín, in alliance with Comfenalco Antioquia, was chosen as one of the three winning projects for the … Read More
Antioquia Transforms the Agricultural Sector with Latest Technology for their farmers
The Government of Antioquia, through the Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, and the Colombian Agricultural Research Corporation – Agrosavia, signed an agreement to initiate the Technological Transformation Plan of Agro in Antioquia. This will aim to provide farms in different subregions … Read More
Antioquia will increase its agricultural production for the world with state-of-the-art greenhouses.
The appearance of the Coronavirus brought along a large challenge regarding the food sourcing of the department of Antioquia, showing the importance of the agricultural sector and the pride of a territory with agro-producers who are harvesting the best quality … Read More
Mayor Daniel Quintero spoke to more than a thousand investors around the world at the Colombia Investment Summit
This investment summit opened with the participation of president Iván Duque, the former president of the United States Bill Clinton and a forum of mayors with the presence of Daniel Quintero, and will take place between October 7th and 9th … Read More
The 100 Actions of Antioquia to Become a Carbon-Neutral Territory
The construction of overhead cables and bicycle trails, promotion of solar parks, planting 25 million trees throughout the department and even the structuring of the high-speed train project between Medellín and Bogotá, are some of the mechanisms proposed by the … Read More
Medellín, the only city in the Americas invited to the European Union’s Intelligent Cities Challenge
The European Commission formally invited Medellín to participate as an international mentor in the ICC, thanks to the good practices developed in recent years, the successful public policies implemented, and the challenges posed by the Development Plan “Medellín Futuro” to … Read More
Forte Group announces new delivery center expansion in Latin America, accelerating growth for its custom software development clients
Forte Group, a leading global provider of custom software services, has announced its expansion into Latin America with a new delivery center in Medellin, Colombia. Forte Group will establish its sixth global base of operations in the Medellin innovation complex, … Read More
Medellín and its artists were recognized in the Music Cities Awards thanks to the Medellin Me Cuida Route
Medellín received the Music Cities Awards international recognition for its support to local musicians and artists during the pandemic with the Medellín Me Cuida Route. The city stood out among 842 nominations and was on the shortlist with two other … Read More
Medellín receives an international Smart City award for its social, urban and cultural transformation
The social, cultural, economic and environmental transformation of Medellín in recent years has once again received the recognition of the world by obtaining the award given by Netexplo, an international digital area trend observatory, sponsored by UNESCO, that highlights how … Read More
Medellín presented results of economic reactivation to mayors of the world in the C40 network
With 1,000 ICU beds in operation, the “Metro de la 80” project declared strategic for the nation, and more than 250 people working directly on the green and just recovery of the city, Mayor Daniel Quintero presented advances in the … Read More