Colombia Business News13 Apr 2024

Gringos gone wild! “Cannabis Jimmy,” Californian pot producer caught near Medellín; Uribe's prosecution, extreme job loss, drought condition

In this week’s Colombia Business News Recap for April 13, 2024:

Gringos gone wild! “Cannabis Jimmy,” Californian pot producer caught near Medellín. https://www.policia.gov.co/noticia/ciudadano-estadounidense-realizaba-tours-cannabicos-extranjeros-sabaneta
Colombian economic growth stalls, 277,000 jobs lost in January & February alone. https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstreams/5a4de9c0-52ef-4b3f-8592-249995492a9a/download
Former President Alvaro Uribe’s prosecution moving forward under new attorney general.
From 2018: Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Submits Resignation from Senate Amid Investigation https://www.financecolombia.com/former-colombian-president-alvaro-uribe-resigns-from-senate-amid-investigation/
From 2020: Breaking News: Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Under House Arrest https://www.financecolombia.com/breaking-news-former-colombian-president-alvaro-uribe-under-house-arrest/
Water rationing comes to major cities in Colombia due to serious drought conditions.
Collective Mining (TSX: CNL) is finding more gold, copper & silver in its Apollo porphyry. https://www.financecolombia.com/?s=cnl&id=25319
US Ambassador Palmieri meets with Medellín’s Mayor Gutierrez & pledges full support against sexual predators and human traffickers. https://www.financecolombia.com/us-government-pledges-medellin-mayor-federico-gutierrez-full-support-against-sexual-predators-human-trafficking/
The Feria 2 Ruedas motorcycle convention returns to Medellín May 2-5, bringing commerce, fun & learning opportunities. https://www.feria2ruedas.com/en/visitantes

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