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 Brought to you by Finance Colombia and hosted by Loren Moss, the only English language podcast focused on business & investment news in Latin America's 3rd largest economy.




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  • The Latest in Colombia: Tariffs, Epstein Files, and Political Turmoil

    The Latest in Colombia: Tariffs, Epstein Files, and Political Turmoil
    Feb 27 2026
    Colombia is currently navigating a perfect storm of fiscal instability, bizarre administrative failures, and explosive international scandals. In this week’s recap, we analyze the US Supreme Court’s massive shift on tariff policy and how it's shaking up Colombian exports. Back home, the economic outlook has darkened as President Petro declares a "fiscal emergency," leaving Colombia with some of the highest interest rates among major global economies.

    The tension isn't just financial, it’s physical. We break down the terrifying near-miss at El Dorado Airport involving a Colombian Air Force helicopter and a commercial jet. We also dive into two massive accountability stories: a scathing anti-corruption exposé revealing millions spent on hospitals that don't exist, and the national indignation surrounding the tragic passing of seven-year-old Kevin Arley Acosta Pico amidst a failing healthcare takeover.

    If that wasn't enough, we look at the sheer absurdity of ambulance boats delivered to a desert with no water, and the looming legal standoff between Petro and the Council of State over a 23% minimum wage hike. Finally, we cover the dark cloud of the Epstein scandal finally reaching Colombian shores, involving high-level officials and disturbing new allegations.

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

    References
    Interest Rates: https://www.elcolombiano.com/negocios/colombia-paga-tasas-de-interes-mas-caras-tes-ND33744768
    Helicopter incident: https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/vuelo-latam-despegue-se-cruza-helicoptero-aeropuerto-el-dorado-JB33767178
    Green Party callout: https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/denuncian-19-hospitales-inconclusos-gobierno-petro-CA33665755
    Kevin's passing post: https://x.com/infopresidencia/status/2023584438399926605
    Epstein files: https://www.eltiempo.com/datos/una-abuela-empleada-una-nina-de-13-anos-y-las-colombianas-mencionadas-en-los-archivos-epstein-y-las-fotos-ineditas-de-ghislaine-maxwell-en-el-pais-3534128
    Colon photo: MerleEllaPatsy, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    LATAM plane photo: Rafael Luiz Canossa, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    Maicao: Lemedu70, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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  • The Monroe Doctrine Isn't What You Think

    The Monroe Doctrine Isn't What You Think
    Feb 17 2026
    With everything happening in the news regarding U.S.-Venezuela relations, I wanted to clear the air on one of the most misunderstood pieces of foreign policy in history: The Monroe Doctrine.

    Is the U.S. just a "big bully" in the neighborhood, or has the original intent of James Monroe been lost to time? We’re diving into the 1820s, a time when the U.S. had no real Navy and was actually standing in solidarity with newly independent Latin American nations against European royals.

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  • The Truth About Simón Bolívar: America's Liberator

    The Truth About Simón Bolívar: America's Liberator
    Feb 13 2026
    Stepping into the stunning Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino in Santa Marta, Colombia, the final resting place of the man who reshaped an entire continent, we look at who Simón Bolívar really was. Known as "The Liberator," he didn’t just lead the charge for independence across six nations; he ignited a revolutionary spark fueled by Enlightenment ideals and a bold vision for a unified "Gran Colombia."

    Beyond the battlefield, we’re unpacking the high-stakes tug-of-war between the charismatic "strongman" government and the rule of law, a rivalry that nearly led to assassination and still vibrates through South American politics today. Join me as we walk through the halls where history was made and discover how these centuries-old debates are just as relevant in 2026 as they were in the 1830s.



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