Why Colombia?

• Pro-business
• 5th largest economy

  in Latin America (GDP US$242 Bn).

• Steadiest GDP growth

  in Latin America 1970-2007 (World Bank).

• Lowest average inflation

  in Latin America 1998-2008 (DANE)

• FDI increased 400%

  2002-2008 (Colombia Central Bank)

• 2nd best business climate

  In Latin America (World Bank)

• 2nd best investor protection

  In Latin America (Forbes)

• 4th largest market capitalization

  Total in Latin America

• US$8.8 billion infrastructure investment

  Through 2012

• Mine royalties to government

  3.2%

• Nominal corporate tax rate

  Approximately 32%