The goal of the Mayor’s Office of Medellín is to position the city and the region as a strategic hub for air operations, tourism occupies an important line in the city’s recovery plan. This is the reason as to why … Read More
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Medellín announces economic reactivation plan with benefits for foreign investment
With the intention of reactivating the economy and propitiate the arrival of investors to Medellín, Mayor Daniel Quintero announced a series of benefits for companies that believe and install their operations in the city. Mayor Daniel Quintero Calle will present this incentive plan for social and economic recovery to the Municipal Council. “We will have tax … Read More
Israel ratifies Medellín as a high priority location
“Medellín is a strategic partner for Israel”, was the beginning of the intervention made by Cristian Cantor, the Israel Ambassador in Colombia. In the meeting with executives of the Mayor’s Office of Medellín, the dignitary highlighted the enormous interest they … Read More
The 80th avenue metro and the bicycle path network will receive advice from the United Kingdom to reduce greenhouse gases
The WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) together with the C40 network, UK Pact and Minambiente selected two Medellín Futuro projects to assess needs in energy innovation and greenhouse gas (GHG) removal technology. The strategy, developed by the Department of Business, … Read More
C40 Mayors Vaccine Equity Statement
Our mission is to overcome the climate emergency, but that will not be possible unless we first overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why today C40 mayors from across the world have again spoken out to support vaccine equity in … Read More
Mayor Daniel Quintero Calle presented the Ecocity and Software Valley Strategies in the first C40 Youth Forum
Leaders from all five continents, including Mayor Daniel Quintero Calle, met virtually this Saturday, April 24th at the first C40 Global Youth and Mayors Forum, to discuss and implement actions to address the climate emergency that the planet is experiencing. … Read More
Medellin has positioned itself as a strategic place for international airline operations
Wingo, Viva Air, American Airlines, JetSmart and Avianca have recently announced their arrival with new international plane routes from the Jose María Córdoba Airport. These good news come as a strike of hope after a very critical 2020 for the … Read More
Medellín receives an international award as an educating and inclusive city
Medellín received international recognition for its work in cultural democratization, the improvement and adaptation of cultural facilities as learning spaces open to all citizens. This plan is shown in the CATUL network project that includes the Culture Houses Network, Theaters, … Read More
‘No more empty promises’ climate activists go on Global Climate Strike
In the midst of the various public health, sociopolitical, and economic crises that the world continues to face entering the new year, climate activists are declaring a Global Climate Strike today, March 19, to demand immediate, concrete and ambitious action … Read More
American software and IT company started operations in Colombia under the nearshoring model
Attracted by factors such as the market size, the qualified and bilingual human talent available, and the country’s strategic location country, the company Intertec International, a global provider of customized software and IT services, announced its arrival in Colombia with … Read More
Medellín, technological base for the Canadian Talent.com
Talent.com founded in 2011 in Canada under its initial brand Neuvoo is the second largest job search engine in the world, with more than 80 million visitors per month and operation in 79 countries. From the capital of Antioquia, technological … Read More
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