Colombian livestock sales of meat and offal have seen significant growth in the first seven months of 2021, reaching over USD 120 million, closely approaching the total sales of the previous year. This represents a 78.4% increase in volume compared to the same period in 2020. Russia and Chile are the leading destinations for these exports. The livestock economy, however, faces a challenge as Venezuela is exporting cheaper livestock, leading to a decrease in steer exports. Despite this, the head of the Colombian Federation of Livestock Farmers, Óscar Cubillos Pedraza, views this as an opportunity to tap into the meat market, either locally or internationally.