Supply Chain Report — Colombia is currently witnessing a stark divergence in its foreign direct investment landscape, with national inflows declining sharply while its second-largest city, Medellín, is experiencing a record-breaking investment boom. At the national level, investment from the United States, Colombia’s primary partner, saw a significant 38% drop in 2025, falling to $3.375 billion from $5.41 billion the previous year.
This downturn has raised alarms among business leaders. María Claudia Lacouture, president of the Colombian American Chamber of Commerce, characterized the national figure as a “warning sign for the country’s economic environment,” attributing the decline to prevailing political and legal uncertainty.
In stark contrast, ACI Medellín, the city’s investment promotion agency, reported a massive surge in FDI, with inflows climbing from $150 million to over $400 million. This influx of capital has had a direct impact on the local economy, creating more than 11,500 high-quality jobs. Major corporate investments from companies including Renault-Sofasa, SoftServe, and TaskUs have been key contributors to this success. The city’s ability to thrive despite national volatility is being attributed to a stable and attractive local environment fostered by robust collaboration between the public sector, private companies, and academic institutions.
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