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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

Capital markets: Investors require patience more than nimble financial footwork