Economy

Who is Jovany Taborda, the renowned 'trader' whose assets were seized by Supersociedades

Taborda Aristizabal allegedly raised at least $1.528 million from 31 people through his financial advisory firms. Photo: iStock

Colombia produces 12,000 tons of blueberries in 2025, but 95% stays in the country

The blueberry is experiencing its best moment in Colombia, where 12,000 tons were harvested in 2025, planted on nearly 1,000 hectares, and the sector already projects an increase of 20% for next year.

Regime Grants Over 42,000 Hectares to Chinese Mining Company

The regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo granted a new mining concession to the Chinese company Nicaragua Xiajing Minería Group S.A., the tenth granted to Chinese capital after U.S. sanctions on the gold business.

The hard blow that Colombian businessmen receive due to the end of "golden visas" in Spain and Portugal

The legal certainty of foreign investors in the Iberian Peninsula is going through its most delicate moment. In Portugal, a group of more than 500 tit...

Ecopetrol reduced income and profits in the first quarter of 2026 due to oil volatility

Ecopetrol began 2026 facing an environment marked by the intensification of the conflict in the Middle East and high oil price volatility...

Medellín-based company Action Black to invest US$20 million to conquer London and the Caribbean

The wellness industry does not stop its march and, in this sector, Action Black, the boutique gym company born in Medellín, announced an aggressive expansion plan that contemplates an investment of US$20 million to strengthen its international presence and debut in high-demand markets such as Britain and the Caribbean.

Fenalce Warns of Risk of Underfunding Agricultural Insurance and Requests Changes in Resource Allocation

The National Federation of Cereal, Legume, and Soybean Growers (Fenalce) asked the Ministry of Agriculture to adjust the resource allocation scheme for Agricultural Insurance Incentive (ISA), stating that differences in crop planting calendars in different regions of the country are not currently taken into account.

Advice for entrepreneurs in stormy times

Advice for entrepreneurs in stormy times

United Airlines will resume its flights between Houston and Caracas in August, after more than 8 years of pause

United Airlines will resume direct flights between Houston and Caracas starting August 11, after more than 8 years of suspension

Colombia's Public External Debt Reached US$157 Billion, Surpassing 34% of GDP

The Bank of the Republic revealed that Colombia's external debt stood at 55% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in February 2026, equivalent to US...

"Flexi casas", the Chinese fairy tale that does not solve the housing problem in Nicaragua

Nicaragua suffers from a housing deficit that drives the promotion of social interest housing and new alternatives such as Chinese "flexi houses". These structures are offered through the Sandinista regime's propaganda as quick and modern solutions. However, their price, materials, and actual use in the global market show that they are primarily designed for temporary contexts, an option that does not meet the needs of Nicaraguans.

The growing insecurity in neighborhoods forces shopkeepers to operate in fear and close early

29% said they now close earlier to avoid unsafe situations at night. Photo: iStock