AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade: Colombia’s UAE trade agreement cleared its first Senate committee debate. It would give 85% of Colombian products immediate duty-free access and phase out tariffs on another 13% over five years, creating opportunities for agro-industry and investment. Agriculture: Banana growers are seeking better pay as extreme weather threatens crops. Exports from Colombia’s Caribbean region fell 32% to $122 million in the third quarter. Energy: Colombia’s oil and gas output declined in September. The government has designated restoration of the Venezuela gas pipeline a national-interest project, while a separate $450 million plan aims to improve power reliability, including in rural areas. Connectivity: Qatar Airways has launched twice-weekly service linking Doha with Bogotá and Caracas. Industry: Expo Agrofuturo attracted 11,526 visitors, as German and Brazilian suppliers sought Colombian buyers.
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