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  • Paloma Valencia could be Colombia's next president. What does she stand for?

    Paloma Valencia could be Colombia's next president. What does she stand for?
    Jan 28 2026
    Paloma Valencia is Centro Democrático's pick for Colombia's 2026 presidential race. Let's break down what her stances are, from austerity and security to AI, and how her ideas hold up against Colombia’s political and economic reality.

    Watch the video version here! https://youtu.be/UF-zL8-rgKE

    References https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_LSD2vwf24

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    Paloma Valencia: Andresx8, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    Paloma and Uribe: Andresx8, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    Espriella: Paulaicf, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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    41 min
  • Maduro is Gone: Who Really Wins and Who Loses?

    Maduro is Gone: Who Really Wins and Who Loses?
    Jan 8 2026
    In this episode, let's break down who actually benefits and who loses from Maduro’s removal, both inside Venezuela and worldwide. From Colombia’s migration crisis to Guyana’s oil dispute, from Brazil’s border stability to Cuba, China, and Russia’s weakening influence, the global impact is already unfolding.

    I also examine the real wild card: the regime Maduro left behind. His inner circle, military leadership, and criminal networks remain in power, creating a dangerous and unpredictable transition. Can Venezuela rebuild institutions that were never truly strong in the first place?

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/WIvfknK4g3I

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    14 min
  • Maduro Captured: An Initial Breakdown

    Maduro Captured: An Initial Breakdown
    Jan 5 2026
    As we know, U.S. forces have captured Nicolás Maduro and transferred him to U.S. custody. Here, I dive into what happened, the role of the military and criminal networks tied to the regime, and what the immediate implications are for energy logistics, sanctions, and regional stability. What does this mean for Venezuela, Colombia, and the world?

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/dczpSwy8_No

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    18 min
  • Let’s Check In on Venezuela - What’s Changed

    Let’s Check In on Venezuela - What’s Changed
    Jan 4 2026
    Maduro has been removed, but what comes next for Venezuela?

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/3xUSQJH-UEU

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    12 min
  • Paloma Valencia Is Centro Democrático’s Pick - What That Means for Colombia 2026

    Paloma Valencia Is Centro Democrático’s Pick - What That Means for Colombia 2026
    Jan 3 2026
    In Bogotá, the political landscape for the 2026 general elections is beginning to crystallize. The Centro Democrático, the primary opposition party founded by former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez, has officially announced Senator Paloma Valencia as its single presidential candidate. She notably surpassed high-profile colleagues María Fernanda Cabal and Paola Holguín.While some analysts have viewed this as a surprising pivot, others see it as a calculated move toward the ideological center-right. Today, we analyze what this means for Colombia’s investment climate and how Valencia’s profile differs from the "outsider" candidates currently leading early polls.Watch the video version here! https://youtu.be/g_O9mQewW3MListen onApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colombia-business-news/id1630614746?uo=4Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rGvtxx1tj7okxz7oRhhzvAudible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/06d26789-6533-4c2f-9b88-1ba555f35836iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/98480908Sources and mentionshttps://www.financecolombia.com/in-apparent-desperation-colombian-president-ivan-duque-releases-english-self-interview-whining-about-protests-deflecting-blame/https://www.wradio.com.co/2025/12/15/paloma-valencia-es-la-candidata-oficial-del-centro-democratico-para-elecciones-presidenciales-2026/https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/senadora-paloma-valencia-es-elegida-candidata-presidencial-del-uribista-centro-democr%C3%A1tico/90643657#:~:text=Valencia%2C%20abogada%20de%2047%20a%C3%B1os,Fernanda%20Cabal%20y%20Paola%20Holgu%C3%ADnhttps://thecitypaperbogota.com/news/hard-left-candidate-ivan-cepeda-leads-poll-for-colombias-2026-election/#:~:text=Cepeda's%20lead%20reflects%20firm%20support,drawing%20backing%20among%20younger%20votershttps://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/senadora-paloma-valencia-es-elegida-candidata-presidencial-del-uribista-centro-democr%C3%A1tico/90643657#:~:text=En%20segundo%20lugar%20se%20situaba,con%20el%208%2C5%20%25https://www.lasillavacia.com/silla-nacional/paloma-la-candidata-con-la-que-el-uribismo-juega-hacia-el-centro/https://www.lasillavacia.com/en-vivo/con-el-46-y-el-17-paloma-gano-las-dos-encuestas-del-uribismo/https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/elecciones-colombia-2026/estos-son-los-movimientos-y-retos-de-las-campanas-politicas-en-la-opinion-publica-de-cara-a-las-elecciones-del-2026-3517280Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/writeContact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/Wikipedia Commons photosClaudia Lopez: Patty Suescún, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0Uribe: Jcvelezuribe, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0Paloma Valencia: Andresx8, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0,María Fernanda: ElBarcobasurero, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0Abelardo de la Espriella: Paulaicf, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0Sergio Fajardo: World Economic Forum, CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/
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    36 min
  • President Gustavo Petro Explains (wrongly) Quantum Physics to Colombians

    President Gustavo Petro Explains (wrongly) Quantum Physics to Colombians
    Dec 26 2025
    In this episode of Colombia Business News Recap: During a cabinet meeting, Colombian President Gustavo Petro launched into an unexpected lecture on quantum physics, invoking Einstein, quantum entanglement, relativity, and artificial intelligence. Physics professor or political theater? Tell me what you think.

    References: https://x.com/petrogustavo/status/1999481157226795207?s=20


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    10 min
  • News Recap: Calarcá Scandal - Petro Throws His Prosecutor Under The Bus

    News Recap: Calarcá Scandal - Petro Throws His Prosecutor Under The Bus
    Dec 15 2025
    In today’s Colombia Business News Recap, the Calarcá scandal erupts as revelations show he was released despite ongoing criminal activity; President Gustavo Petro lashes out at Attorney General Luz Adriana Camargo, amid growing tensions over the government’s failing “Total Peace” strategy.

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    12 min
  • News Recap: Tax reform bill rejected, Natural Gas Imports, Total Peace, El Tarimazo and more

    News Recap: Tax reform bill rejected, Natural Gas Imports, Total Peace, El Tarimazo and more
    Dec 12 2025
    In this week’s Colombia Business News Recap, Gustavo Petro’s tax reform collapses 9 to 4 in committee and he threatens an “economic emergency” after swapping short-term liquidity for long-term debt; Prosecutor Lucy Laborde seeks preventive detention for Nicolás Petro, the president's son, over alleged corrupt contracting in the Atlántico department; Colombia has become a net importer of natural gas after foreign oil majors left and new projects were blocked; leaked files link Petro’s “Total Peace” manager, alias Caracá, to ongoing criminal activity and possible collusion between the state of Bogotá and FARC dissidents; the “Tarimazo” political scandal deepens as jailed crime bosses were temporarily released to appear on stage at a Petro rally, and Senator Isabel Zuleta faces a Supreme Court investigation; Medellín officials tied to Daniel Quintero receive nine-year bans for rigged contracts; and Antioquia governor Andrés Rendón heads to Washington to meet U.S. officials and business groups.Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/tLjK57oq9f8 Links and mentions ⦁ Gustavo Petro's post on X: https://x.com/petrogustavo/status/1996609704974233634?s=20 ⦁ Petro’s risky public debt strategy is failing: https://www.lasillavacia.com/silla-nacional/la-arriesgada-estrategia-de-deuda-publica-de-petro-esta-fracasando/⦁ Petro blames Congress, BanRep, and Duque for his public debt failure: https://www.lasillavacia.com/en-vivo/petro-culpa-al-congreso-banrep-y-duque-por-fracaso-en-deuda-publica/⦁ Prosecutor’s Office requests jail for Nicolás Petro over alleged corruption in Atlántico: https://www.lasillavacia.com/en-vivo/fiscalia-pide-carcel-para-nicolas-petro-por-presunta-corrupcion-en-atlantico/⦁ How the Nicolás Petro Scandal Has Been Unfolding in Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/how-the-nicolas-petro-scandal-has-been-unfolding-in-colombia/⦁ Gas Crisis: https://x.com/lasillavacia/status/1997040835297235025⦁ Colombia initiates gas importation: https://www.lasillavacia.com/en-vivo/colombia-inicia-importacion-de-gas/⦁ The Global Conspiracy Against Hydraulic Fracturing in Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/the-global-conspiracy-against-hydraulic-fracturing-is-it-active-in-colombia/⦁ Nine-year ban for former officials of Quintero: https://www.elcolombiano.com/medellin/procuraduria-confirmo-inhabilidad-natalia-urrego-arias-y-jorge-enrique-lievano-ospina-exfuncionarios-daniel-quintero-GA31575164⦁ Senator Isabel Zuleta: https://www.elcolombiano.com/medellin/retractacion-isabel-zuleta-federico-gutierrez-medellin-ND30881518⦁ Why is the government protecting Isabel Zuleta and hiding details of the ‘Tarimazo’ in Medellín?: https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/gobierno-petro-no-entregar-informacion-tarimazo-alpujarra-isabel-zuleta-JA31571239⦁ Accusations Committee opens an investigation against President Petro over Medellín’s 'Tarimazo': https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/tarimazo-medellin-abren-investigacion-contra-gustavo-petro-EI30836839⦁ General Federico Mejía ordered the release of a cocaine trafficker: https://caracol.com.co/2025/11/26/general-federico-mejia-ordeno-liberar-a-traficante-de-cocaina-en-un-helicoptero-del-ejercito/⦁ Rendon heads to the U.S.: https://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/medellin/andres-julian-rendon-gobernador-de-antioquia-viajara-a-los-estados-unidos-por-invitacion-del-departamento-de-estado-cual-sera-su-agenda-3515517 Follow Colombia Business News Recap on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZMOEQ4sdP_8c20GDngWKanPat_yK2gZ7&si=X7qp9TelBAbAmAvQ Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/
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    45 min