Foreign capital playing bigger role in Colombia

Stability in recent years opens the way for new business ventures to thrive across a variety of economic sectors

Rich energy reserves and an investment-friendly environment have made Colombia an ideal place for Chinese investment, said Chinese analysts.

"Colombia has very rich resources in energy and farm produce, and needs infrastructure construction, which is an opportunity for Chinese investors," said Zhang Sen'gen, a researcher of the Latin American economy at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.