The French group Accor, the world’s leading operator in the travel and tourism sector, bought the Atton chain and changed the name of the El Tesoro shopping mall to Novotel. Novotel has 278 beds and the total operation sums up … Read More
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Foreign direct investment has boosted Medellín’s Competitiveness
Special report on Investment: 2016, 2017, 2018: The interest Medellín generates to the world due to its social and urban transformation and constant innovation have become the gateway for entrepreneurs and investors to consider establishing their companies in the territory. … Read More
Medellín stands out as a good partner for international cooperation in the World
Special Report on Cooperation 2016, 2017, 2018 Medellín continues to generate interest amongst the international community in the development of new cooperation opportunities, mainly with those countries seeking allies to implement and develop programs and projects on peacebuilding, city transformation, … Read More
Medellín continues to advance towards sustainable mobility
Medellín will have its first 100% electric taxi Medellín continues to progress in the implementation of a more efficient, modern, and environmentally friendly transport for everyone. In addition to the 64 electric buses which will arrive in the city in … Read More
Sustainable mobility, Medellín’s commitment to caring for the environment
On February 28, Medellín opened its fifth Metrocable for commuting. It is an environmentally friendly electrical system which already benefits more than 350,000 inhabitants of the Villa Hermosa and Buenos Aires neighborhoods, and which was financed by the Municipal Administration. … Read More
The Power of the C40 Cities
Medellín is part of a select group of cities which work together to mitigate risks associated to climate change. This decision implies the execution of a wide portfolio of programs that will impact the life quality of people. According to … Read More
What is the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
It is a space of trust and knowledge exchange for global cooperation. Also, it will be the perfect for the discussion about the latest trends and its technological applications, and the regulatory frameworks for different industries and countries in terms … Read More
Medellín is comitted to Sustainable Energy
Converting trash into clean energy? This is what the project by the British company, Exergy, is betting on and proposed for Medellín. Thanks to ACI Medellín, the European company is working for the environmental preservation of the city and the … Read More
Medellín: Moving Towards Clean Alternatives
The city is advancing on the implementation of an environmentally friendlier, more modern, efficient and healthier transport system for all. In her commute from her home in Belén La Palma, in southwest Medellín, to her office in El Poblado, Daniela … Read More
The Republic of Peru opened its Consulate in Medellín
On February 20, Medellin welcomed the new Consulate of Peru, located at 7 South Street # 42-70 (Forum Building, office 415). The event was chaired by the Ambassador of Peru in Colombia, Ignacio Higuera Hare who affirms that the new … Read More
Artificial Intelligence, the Wave that Expands in Medellín
Medellín’s competitiveness is linked to innovation and technology. It is a commitment for quality work, opening to new markets and the generation of development. When Alejandro Gómez saw the humanoid, Sophia, who interacts and holds conversations with people, in Medellín, … Read More
Medellín is an Epicenter for Education in Colombia
On February 20, the meeting of Learning Cities: Challenges and Opportunities for Colombia was held at 8:00 a.m. in the Teacher’s Innovation Center, MOVA. The event was led by the mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez Zuluaga and Raúl Valdés Cotera, … Read More
Nordic Countries and Medellín bet on Smart Cities
The embassies of Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway held the Smart Cities #ThinkNordic event in Medellín to share best practices with the public and private sector of the city. The director of ACI Medellín, Catalina Restrepo, lead the opening act … Read More
Economy and Employment: Need to Walk at the Same Pace in Medellín
Medellín seeks to unify the pace between economic growth and quality employment through foreign investment, innovation, commitment to strategic sectors and the knowledge economy. The US multinational, Stanley Black & Decker has 175 years of operations and 93 years of … Read More
Medellín, a territory for everyone, inclusive and friendly territory for the LGBTI population
Being part of the Rainbow Cities Latin American Network is a sign of the Antioquian capital’s interest and commitment to the elimination of discrimination and to achieving an inclusive and friendly territory for the LGBTI population, and safety for women … Read More
Thermal District: Green Infrastructure that Cares for the Air We Breathe in Medellín
EPM makes affordable and non-polluting energy available to the community through the La Alpujarra Thermal District, a pioneering project in Latin America to take care of the planet. “The first thermal district of Latin America is in Medellín,” “Medellín enters the … Read More
Medellín, A City for Learning
Visiting the Fiesta del Libro - Book Festival - and attending a talk by authors; enrolling a child in the program of comprehensive childhood care Buen Comienzo; taking advantage of the benefits of information and communications technologies in a public … Read More
ACI Medellín was key for the establishment of the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Colombia
The internationalization of Medellin involves the construction of relationships and contacts with various entities around the world to positively activate the progress of the city. It is when ACI Medellín acquires a relevant value as a strategic organization for the … Read More
Urban and rural kitchen gardens are an alternative in Medellín to increase food security
Home grown crop Every morning, Mr. Mario Pimienta finds motivation to get up early. He takes care of his cilantro, paprika, lettuce, chard and radish plants with the same devotion as he cares for his grandchildren or his family. It … Read More
A legal, equitable and inclusive Medellín
By Federico Gutiérrez Zuluaga Medellín is a fascinating city. Precisely, what makes our present so valuable is our past. After living through terrible episodes of fear and violence in the 80s and 90s, our society learned how to rebuild itself … Read More
Our Contribution to the Achievement of the 2030 Agenda
Of the 231 indicators within the Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs – and the 200 outcome indicators that are part of the Medellín Cuenta con vos (Medellín Counts on You) 2016-2019” Development Plan, there are two indicators that are fundamental … Read More
RoboRAVE International awards students from Medellín
Four students and a teacher from the Santa María Educational Institution were awarded by RoboRAVE in the Line Following category 2018, in Badajoz, Spain The winners are part of the Complementary Education program for the educational strengthening of the Medellín Mayor’s … Read More
Medellín has favorable conditions to achieve high-impact ventures in Latin America
In line with Medellín’s goal of joining the top-three most entrepreneurial cities and becoming the capital of innovation in Latin America by 2023, a study about the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the city was carried out by the Medellín Mayor’s Office, … Read More
Medellín Works to Boost Orange Economy
Orange Economy refers to all those economic activities related to the cultural industry, art, and creativity. In a stricter definition: “It is the set of activities that, linked, allow ideas to be transformed into cultural goods and services, whose value … Read More
The C40 Network will Provide Technical Support to Medellín’s Climate Action Plan
Federico Gutiérrez Zuluaga, Mayor of Medellín, accompanied by Manuel Olivera, regional director for Latin America of C40 presented the planning framework to develop the Climate Action Plan of Medellín to the members of the Metropolitan Environmental Council – CAM. This … Read More
ACI Medellín Works in Six Lines of International Cooperation
The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area – ACI Medellín- manages and oversees international cooperation opportunities for public initiatives and programs of social impact. According to the origin of the resources for international cooperation, there … Read More
The Public Policy for International Cooperation, a roadmap towards development
The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area, ACI Medellín carried out the lectures: “Let’s talk about the public policy of international cooperation in Medellín.” More than 14 civil society organizations attended the conference on “Public … Read More
Two new direct Air Routes connect Medellín and North America
Starting in November, Orlando (United States) and Cancun (Mexico) join the international air routes that bring Medellín closer to the world and strengthen bilateral tourism. The city already has 22 national and 12 international air routes. “Greater air connectivity increases … Read More
Medellín will host the 49th OAS General Assembly
For the second time, Medellín is chosen to host the General Assembly of the Organization of American States – OAS. The decision was made by Resolution of that same entity, after Colombia stated its intention to host the meeting between … Read More