Economy

Inflation in Colombia: Dane delivers cost of living results for April 2026

Inflation in Colombia: Dane delivers cost of living results for April 2026

Over 330 million Colombian flowers adorn Mother's Day in the United States

The Mother's Day export season raised expectations for the flower sector, according to Laura Valdivieso, president of Asocolflores, who highlighted the coordinated work between authorities and companies to ensure the competitiveness and efficiency of shipments.

Prosperidad Social announced the start of Colombia Mayor payments from May 11

The national government announced a new payment period for millions of older adults benefiting from the Colombia Mayor program.

Superservicios activates special surveillance over Canacol subsidiaries after alert on gas contracts

Canacol Energy released its financial report for the first half of 2025. Photo: Portafolio

Encovi: 55% of the population in Venezuela lives in multidimensional poverty

The National Survey of Living Conditions (Encovi) 2025 indicates that 55% of the population lives in multidimensional poverty, although monetary poverty has decreased.

Global markets react to tension in Hormuz with oil price hikes and currency movements

Portafolio Journalist05/08/2026 15:55 Updated: 05/08/2026 15:55

Withholding tax is not eliminated: DIAN clarifies what happens after suspension of decree increasing these payments

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Texas oil rises 0.6% and closes the week at $95.42

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil rose 0.6% this Friday, reaching $95.42 a barrel, with the market awaiting developments in peace negotiations between the US and Iran while they exchange low-intensity attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. At the end of the session, WTI futures contracts for June, the benchmark in the United States, added $0.61 compared to the previous close. [...]

How much do the 10 best-selling cars in Colombia cost: prices range from $75 million

Portafolio Journalist 05/08/2026 15:31 Updated: 05/08/2026 15:31

Asdrúbal Oliveros maintains a "good" growth outlook for 2026

Economist Asdrúbal Oliveros assured that there is a "very good outlook" for the growth of the economy and the oil industry this year. According to Unión Radio, "Our growth rate is 12% for this year, the impulse comes mainly from the oil sector, oil GDP will grow 25%. Remember that within global GDP, oil GDP weighs around 28%, so almost a third of our economy is oil-based, so that effect on the global rate is important."

Program that will boost impact startups in Latin America and award prizes up to US$20,000 arrives in Colombia

The program is supported by the Bayer Foundation and Endeavor. Photo: Canva

Mother's Day: expectations for sales are high for merchants, will they be met?

Mother's Day is one of the most active for Colombian commerce. Photo: Courtesy/Santafé