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Investing in Colombia
Inside this issue
• Linking the nation across the Andes and through the jungle is a significant engineering challenge
• An interactive map shows the development of the country’s energy resources - -
Content
After the saviour, what happens next?
John Paul Rathbone examines how far the Andean nation has progressed under the outgoing president
Security: Net tightens on Farc but the war is far from won
Naomi Mapstone says drug trafficking still fuels the country’s crime
Infrastructure: Eager to link up disjointed land
A massive public works programme is under way, reports Naomi Mapstone
Economy: Slow and inelegant but steady
The feel-good effect is wearing off, writes John Paul Rathbone
Textile sector must cut its cloth anew
The industry is now focused on finding new markets, writes Naomi Mapstone
Politics: Battle to be Uribe’s heir
Naomi Mapstone analyses the likely outcome of the presidential election
Medellín thrives on medical tourism
The Colombian government has targeted the sector as a growth priority, writes Naomi Mapstone
Oil: Focus on security and investment reaps rewards
The government has taken care to play fair by foreign companies, says Carola Hoyos
Interview: SABMiller’s Bavarian castle in the tropics
The head of the brewer’s recent acquisition talks to John Paul Rathbone
Flower growers want to cultivate Europe
Recession in the US has underscored the need for diversification, writes Naomi Mapstone

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