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A once-troubled Colombian city has transformed into Latin America's top technology hub, attracting $157 million in startup investment and outpacing regional giants. Medellín now hosts 700 tech companies and 30% of Colombia's startups through smart collaboration between government, universities, and entrepreneurs.
Cities around the world are proving climate action pays off in cold, hard cash and healthier residents. From London to Medellín, simple solutions are slashing hospital visits, boosting property values, and protecting millions from extreme heat.
Once known for violence, Colombia's second-largest city now attracts over 1.2 million international tourists annually through innovative urban renewal and sustainable tourism. The transformation from danger to destination shows how cities can rewrite their futures.
Colombia's second-largest city has transformed from a place once defined by conflict into a global model for sustainable tourism, welcoming a record 1.2 million international visitors last year. The turnaround came through decades of smart urban planning that connected isolated neighborhoods and built a culture of community-led hospitality.
From delivery robots serving 29 US campuses to gyms expanding across five countries, Colombian entrepreneurs are building global companies from Medellín and Bogotá. These five startups prove Latin America's innovation scene is booming.