Economy

TGI Hopes for Green Light on US$500 Million Investments to Ensure Gas Supply in Colombia

Jorge Andrés Henao, TGI Manager Photo: Courtesy: TGI

Canacol's 'mirage' has 19% of contracted firm gas in suspense

Canacol Energy, in Córdoba, a company that as of May 2025 has the entire energy system in suspense due to its intention to breach gas contracts within an insolvency process. Photo: Canacol Energy

Export Bonanza?

Private consultant 05/10/2026 12:25 Updated: 05/10/2026 12:25

Colombian foreign exchange market prepares for a week marked by the Fed, oil, and electoral risk

Analysts anticipate high sensitivity of the peso to interest rate decisions. Photo: iStock

Colombia Seeks to Reduce Dollar Dependence with Debt in Euros and Swiss Francs to Strengthen the Peso

Debt in Colombia is a risk front for public finances. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.

US considers suspending gasoline tax amid price hikes due to Iran war

The United States is willing to temporarily suspend the federal gasoline tax amid rising fuel prices due to the war with Iran. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told NBC that the White House would be open to freezing this tax to reduce costs for consumers.

Blackouts will affect half of Cuba simultaneously during 'peak' hours this Sunday

Blackouts will affect up to 50% of Cuba simultaneously this Sunday during 'peak' hours, the time of maximum energy demand, according to data from the state company Unión Eléctrica (UNE), prepared by EFE. EFE Cuba has been suffering a severe energy crisis since mid-2024, worsened since the beginning of the year by the US oil blockade, a measure that has caused an almost total paralysis of its economy and fueled social discontent, a measure that the United Nations has described as contrary to international law.

US immigration policies are already hitting remittances to millions of households

Oxford Economics warned that tighter immigration is reducing remittances. Photo: Getty Images / AFP

Cartagena regasification plant to go out of service for five days before critical El Niño period

PORTAFOLIO Journalist 10.05.2026 09:21 Updated: 10.05.2026 09:21

Colombian economy may have lost momentum in April and growth is already starting to slow down

The country's economy may soon show signs of slowing down. Photo: Image generated with Artificial Intelligence.

Inflation would be far from peaking and households must prepare for several months of high inflation

The cost of living in Colombia is an indicator that will not give respite soon. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.

Rice Festival 2026 in Bogotá: Over 60 Restaurants with Dishes from $15,000

Bogotá prepares to experience the second edition of the Rice Festival, which will take place from May 16 to 18 in 15 District Market Squares. More than 60 restaurants will offer dishes starting at $15,000, in an initiative led by the Institute for Social Economy (IPES) and the National Federation of Rice Growers (Fedearroz).