Agro-industrial free zones: lower costs for the food of the future
From May 11 to 13, 2026, the twelfth World Free Zones Congress was held in Panama City, where the Agro-Industrial Free Zones initiative was presented. The representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Colombia, Agustín Zimmermann, […]
Free trade zones: the strategy that is transforming global trade and opportunities for Colombia
In episode 212 of the 10AMPRO Podcast, Martín Gustavo Ibarra Pardo, president of Araújo Ibarra, analyzes the evolution of free trade zones and explains why they have become one of the main instruments for boosting competitiveness, attracting investment, and strengthening countries' participation in international trade. During the conversation […]
Colombia in the global mirror: an interview with Martín Ibarra in Atemporal
The president of Araújo Ibarra discussed the businesses redefining the global landscape and Colombia's opportunities to strengthen its integration into international trade. In April 2026, Martín Gustavo Ibarra, president of Araújo Ibarra, participated in the Atemporal podcast, in conversation with Andrés Acevedo. The episode addressed the evolution of foreign trade […]
Railway free zones in Colombia
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism issued Decree 216 of 2026, which partially modifies Decree 2147 of 2016, in order to incorporate specific provisions for the development of the railway sector within the free trade zone regime. Below are some aspects of the new decree: What is the objective of […]
Araújo Ibarra participated in the CAF International Economic Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean 2026
Panama City hosted one of the most important meetings for regional economic dialogue. The Latin America and Caribbean International Economic Forum 2026, organized by CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, took place in Panama City on January 28 and 29, 2026. […]
Juliana Villegas represented Araújo Ibarra at FITUR 2026, the main global meeting of the tourism sector
FITUR – the International Tourism Fair, recognized as one of the most important events in the global tourism industry, took place from January 21 to 25 in Madrid, organized by IFEMA. The event brought together public and private stakeholders involved in the development of international tourism and featured the participation of […]
Thirteen years after the Colombia-U.S. FTA: What are the main achievements, challenges, and opportunities?
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction Transformation of Colombian Exports Industries Benefited: Diversification and Added Value Current Challenges: Competitiveness and Sustainability Opportunities: Foreign Trade Tools and Mechanisms Role of Araújo Ibarra in Internationalization Strategies Conclusion May 15, 2025 marks the 13th anniversary of the entry into force of the Treaty […]