Colombia falls in DHL global ranking, but remains among the most connected economies in Latin America

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Colombia ranks 8th in Latin America and 99th globally in the DHL Global Connectivity Report 2026.
The report measures globalization based on trade, capital, information, and people flows.
Despite a global drop, Colombia maintains active international economic ties amidst geopolitical tensions.
Latin America shows moderate integration compared to Europe and North America.
Colombia has broad international connections but limited depth relative to its economy.
The United States is Colombia's main international partner, followed by Venezuela and Spain.
Global trade experienced strong growth in 2025, aided by AI-related goods, though US tariffs may slow it in 2026.
Global information flow has decelerated, but travel and migration have reached record highs.
There has been no accelerated regionalization of trade, with goods traveling record distances.

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