Catching sharks, cutting off their fins and tossing them in the ocean is not allowed in Colombia, but it’s happening.


Sergio Held specialses in business, trade, regulation and economics.
Catching sharks, cutting off their fins and tossing them in the ocean is not allowed in Colombia, but it’s happening.

Crafts made from devalued money underscore the creative ways Venezuelans extract value from their decimated currency.

Political violence means Bogota cannot source enough fortified vehicles for politicians.

Colombia says it will claim the offspring of refugees born within its borders. But can Bogota afford to be generous?

Less than a decade after major strides addressed malnourishment, Caracas now faces massive refugee and hunger crises.

President Duque aims to convince China’s leader that Colombia can meet China’s increasing demand for beef.

Rivaling Uber, Chinese ride-hailing app DiDi is now fighting for control of Bogota’s streets.

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