Cartagena
Coverage of Cartagena in the Nexus archive.
- Colombia’s One Gas Terminal Is Already Promised to Three Power Plants
Colombia’s sole gas import terminal, SPEC in Cartagena, has nearly all its capacity reserved for three power plants, leaving only 5% for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Imports currently cover about a third of the country’s needs.
- Cartagena’s Airbnb Hosts Earned Nearly $120 Million Last Year
Airbnb hosts in Cartagena's Bolívar region earned approximately $119 million (398 billion pesos) in 2025, reflecting a 20% increase from 2023 earnings of 326 billion pesos. The average host earned 4.6 million pesos annually.
- Expats and Nomads: Your City Voted Against Colombia’s New President
Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing lawyer, won Colombia's presidency by about a point, taking office on August 7. Bogotá, a major hub for foreign professionals, and coastal cities like Cartagena, Santa Marta, Barranquilla, and Cali voted for his leftist rival Iván Cepeda.
- Two Colombian Ports Rank Among Latin America’s Best
Two Colombian ports, Cartagena and Buenaventura, rank among Latin America’s top 10 for efficiency. Cartagena is fourth regionally and 42nd globally, while Buenaventura is 10th regionally but experienced a decline in ranking. Five Colombian ports are among the 50 most efficient in Latin America.