Economy

Tourist alarm due to hantavirus

The cruise sector faces one of its most delicate weeks since the pandemic. I am in Cairo at a summit attended by leaders of the main shipping companies at a time that coincides with a double focus of uncertainty: the collapse in the Strait of Hormuz, which threatens key maritime routes, and the health crisis on board the ship MV Hondius, from the company Oceanwide Expeditions, affected by a hantavirus outbreak that keeps Spanish authorities on alert ahead of its arrival in the Canary Islands.

Ecopetrol contracted an exclusive vessel to transport fuels: it will bring imported gasoline from the USA

Amidst the volatility of the international maritime transport market, Ecopetrol announced the contracting of a new vessel under the time charter modality, for exclusive use for a determined period, to transport fuels within and outside the country.

These are the companies worth more than the GDP of all of Latin America: Nvidia leads with US$5 trillion

Never before in economic history have so many companies been worth so much money at the same time. As of May 2026, 13 companies exceed the threshold of one trillion dollars in market capitalization...

Withholding Tax Calculator, How to Calculate Withholding Tax in 2026

Calculating withholding tax in Colombia remains one of the most sensitive processes for companies and independent workers. It is a mechanism...

Why Did Spirit Go Bankrupt? Poor Service, Extra Charges, and Passenger Complaints Accelerated its Fall

After 34 years in the market, Spirit Airlines has joined the list of ultra-low-cost airlines that have financially collapsed in the commercial airline industry...

Inflation in Colombia reportedly rose to 5.74% in April, marking its highest level since September 2024

Inflation in Colombia reportedly resumed an upward trend in April 2026. According to estimates by analysts from Grupo Cibest, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) monthly rate would have been 0.83%, bringing the annual variation to 5.74%, 18 basis points higher than the figure recorded in March.

From the 'One-Child Policy' to the Condom Tax: Why Isn't China Having More Babies?

China is undergoing one of the most profound demographic transformations in its recent history. In 2025, the country registered its lowest birth rate since official records exist, while the total population has decreased for the fourth consecutive year...

In new report, Banrepública insists that the 23% minimum wage increase is behind the rise in inflation

In its most recent Monetary Policy Report, the Bank of the Republic maintained a firm stance, mentioning the 23.7% increase in the minimum wage...

Watch out if you're traveling to Europe! 13,000 flights canceled due to fuel crisis after Middle East war

The price of kerosene, aviation fuel, exceeded 185 dollars per barrel in April 2026. Before the conflict in Iran, which broke out...

Energy Transition or Surcharge?

The Caribbean region, and especially the department of Atlántico, are at a historic crossroads today.

Cartagena Will Have a Free Sales Bootcamp: Who Can Participate and How to Register

Soon, the auditorium of El Universal will host the second massive meeting of this platform with the launch of its Sales Bootcamp, an intensive session designed to strengthen business leaders and provide real tools to face one of the greatest challenges for entrepreneurs: selling more to survive.

U.S. Investigates $2.2 Billion in Oil Market Trades Linked to Iran War

The U.S. government has launched an investigation into suspicious operations worth $2.6 billion (2.21 billion euros) in the oil market prior to announcements by U.S. President Donald Trump and a senior Iranian government official related to the Iran war. According to ABC News, the Department of Justice and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are investigating at least four trades that bet on oil prices falling just before they did.