Apr 15, 2026 6:30pm PT

Netflix Latin America’s Francisco Ramos Says: ‘I Believe It’s Crucial for Talented People to Feel They Can Succeed in Their Own Country’ (EXCLUSIVE)

The streamer has turned its attention to Colombia, introducing four new initiatives to help bolster its film and TV industry.

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After opening new offices in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina this year, Netflix is now turning its attention to Colombia.

Francisco Ramos, Netflix’s VP of original content, Latin America, was at the 65th Cartagena Film Festival (FICCI) to present four key initiatives aimed at bolstering the country’s audiovisual industry and give a sneak peek of Season 2 of “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” the streamer’s most ambitious series in the region.

Netflix Latin America's Francisco Ramos Says: ‘I Believe It’s Crucial for Talented People to Feel They Can Succeed in Their Own Country’ (EXCLUSIVE)