Economy

Photo of the Day: May 18, 2026

Vehicles pass in front of an empty gas station this Friday, in Havana. Cuba will implement variable prices for fuel, a measure aimed at counteracting the increase in import costs. //EFE.

What Does Venezuela Need to Restructure its External Debt and that of PDVSA?

The Venezuelan government seeks to restructure its external debt and that of PDVSA in order to generate confidence among creditors.

Colombia Accelerates Hydrogen Business with Germany After Meetings with Key European Industries and Funds

Government launches policy for hydrogen in Colombia for public comment. Photo: Courtesy: Minenergía

Keys to understanding what is happening with the 4x1000 tax in Colombia

For every $1,000 that a person moves from financial products, the current charge is $4. Photo: Private archive

Tax Burden Slowed Companies' Profits, As of March

The financial performance of the main Colombian companies during the first quarter of 2026 reflected a loss of economic dynamism and greater pressure on corporate profitability.

Asopetrol: Drop in Ecopetrol's profits raises alarms over taxes and pressure on profitability

Portafolio Journalist 05/17/2026 12:59 Updated: 05/17/2026 17:49

These are 5 Antioquian companies growing in Colombia and the world

Antioquia not only contributes about 15% of the national GDP. It also concentrates between 22% and 25% of the country's startups and leads in entrepreneurship...

Electoral uncertainty, high rates, and the El Niño phenomenon pressure economic growth outlook

Portafolio Journalist 05.17.2026 11:49 Updated: 05.17.2026 11:49

Global66 moved more than US$125 million from Colombia and fuels boom in international payments in 2026

For now, the dollar would continue at low levels in the local market. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.

Colombia falls in DHL global ranking, but remains among the most connected economies in Latin America

Portafolio Journalist 05.17.2026 11:30 Updated: 05.17.2026 11:30

SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic Prepare for Mega IPOs That Could Shake Up Wall Street

Wall Street closed this Thursday with records in its main indicators. Photo: iStock

‘An Economy on Steroids’: First Quarter GDP Figures Confirm High Dependence on Public Spending

Public spending in 2026. Photo: Image generated with Artificial Intelligence CHATGPT