Economy

Unemployment subsidy in Colombia: how many times you can request it

In Colombia, for those who have lost their work connection, there is a protection mechanism managed through Family Compensation Funds, which remains the key tool to mitigate financial impact.

Judicial intervention and seizure of assets ordered for renowned 'trader' for illegal money collection

Portafolio Journalist 11.05.2026 15:27 Updated: 11.05.2026 15:54

Colombia loses attractiveness for investment due to regulatory volatility and institutional fragmentation: Corficolombiana

Foreign investment affected by regulatory volatility. Photo: Courtesy: Istock

UTB and Bank of the Republic Convene Dialogue on Caribbean Development

This Wednesday, May 13, the Tecnológica de Bolívar University (UTB) and the Bank of the Republic will hold the webinar 'Beyond Lag: Routes to a Prosperous Caribbean,' which will feature experts from different departments discussing the region's development and its future prospects.

Eternit doubles its production capacity with three-layer technology and creates a supply chain with recyclers

Eternit Colombiana S.A. invested USD $3.5 million in technology. Photo: Courtesy

SPEC LNG Regasification Plant in Cartagena Moves Annual Maintenance to July 30 Due to El Niño Phenomenon

Periodista Portafolio May 11, 2026 13:04 Updated: May 11, 2026 13:04

UCAB will celebrate its Business Week with talks, presentations, and a job fair

UCAB celebrates its Business Week from May 18 to 22 with talks, presentations, and a job fair

What are the most affordable neighborhoods to live in Bogotá in 2026?

The most affordable neighborhoods to live in. Photo: Courtesy

Chamber of Commerce and El Universal Consolidate Alliance to Tell the Story of Progress in Bolívar

The Cartagena Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and El Universal have consolidated a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening how citizens learn about, understand, and connect with the initiatives driving business and territorial development in Cartagena and Bolívar. (You may also be interested in: An alliance to tell the story of progress being built in Bolívar)

What will happen to the Antioquia-Bolívar road after the ANI's billion-dollar conviction?

There is uncertainty about the future of Ruta al Mar, which connects the departments of Antioquia and Bolívar, following the arbitral award from the International Center for Dispute Resolution (CIRD) that ordered the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI) to pay COP 3.5 trillion and declared the early termination of the concession contract due to breaches by the national entity.

Colombian economy fails to regain pre-pandemic path and shows lower expansion capacity

Colombian economy will face great challenges in 2026 economic growth. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.

Dollar today in Colombia: Markets start the week with no major volatility risks on the horizon

Investors monitor geopolitical risks and their potential effect on the dollar. Photo: iStock