Written by: Angelly Triana, Intern in the International Relations Department Photo: INVEST PACIFIC For decades, Buenaventura was perceived solely as Colombia’s main cargo port, yet one constrained by logistical limitations, social challenges, and underdeveloped infrastructure. However, within the context of the transformation of international trade and the growing importance of the Asia-Pacific region, this narrative has rapidly changed. Today, Buenaventura is emerging as one

Written by: Angelly Triana, Intern in International Relations and Political Science Source: NIPPON KOEI LAC In commemoration of Nippon Koei LAC’s 15th anniversary in Colombia, one of Japan’s most prestigious firms, the Colombian-Japanese Chamber of Commerce hosted a dialogue session. The session featured Masanobu Shimosaka, president of Nippon Koei LAC for Latin America and the Caribbean; Martha Alzate, the company's general manager in Colombia; and Angelly Triana, an intern

Beyond Control Risk Written by: Angelly Triana, Intern in International Relations In the worlds of business and international trade, security is measured not only by crime statistics, but also by perception. For countries such as Japan, where public safety is exceptionally high and business culture is geared towards risk management, the standards by which other destinations are evaluated and their perceived safety are key factors. Although Colombia has made significant progre

By: Leslie Benitez, Business Consulting in Japan. In December 2025, Toru Shimizu officially assumed his duties as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Colombia . His appointment marks the beginning of a new phase in bilateral relations, at a time when political dialogue, economic cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges between both countries are gaining renewed momentum. Ambassador Shimizu’s arrival coincides with a particularly dynamic period for Jap