Economy

US$40 million in remittances are arriving daily in Colombia, more than half of them from the U.S.

From the United States, Colombians send more than 50% of the remittances the country receives. Photo: iStock

Savings in CDT in Colombia reach record figures after the pause in the interest rates of the Bank of the Republic

Portafolio Journalist 05.04.2026 15:02 Updated: 05.04.2026 15:02

Flowers that cross the world: this is the journey that connects Colombia with millions of mothers

It all begins long before a bouquet reaches hands. It starts in the cold of dawn, in the fields where thousands of flowers are precisely cut, selected, and prepared for a journey that, in a matter of hours, will take them across borders.

Colombia accelerates car purchases by April: sales rise 49.3% and this is the ranking

The Colombian automotive market accelerates in 2026, showing figures not seen in recent years. According to the latest report from the National Federation of Merchants and the National Association of Businessmen of Colombia, between January and April, 100,446 new vehicles were registered, representing a 49.3% growth compared to the same period in 2025.

Argos advances in Venezuela with a concrete plant and claims compensation for 2006 expropriation

Argos Latam is the platform that groups the cement businesses of Grupo Argos. Photo: Courtesy

Bogotá will have an employment fair with 4,000 vacancies this May 7

Bogotá will hold an employment fair next May 7 with more than 4,000 vacancies available at the Gran Estación shopping center. The event will be free and will bring together companies from different sectors looking to fill varied profiles.

Mario Hernández's millionaire investment to grow in Colombia and expand abroad

Portafolio Journalist 05.04.2026 14:25 Updated: 05.04.2026 14:25

Gasoline in Colombia vs. the World: The Shocking Difference with the Country Where It Costs Almost Nothing

Portafolio Journalist 05.04.2026 14:04 Updated: 05.04.2026 14:04

DNP Intensifies Control Over Royalties with Monitoring of 381 Projects Worth $4.1 Trillion Nationwide

Royalties in Colombia under the DNP's scrutiny. Photo: Courtesy: Istock

Eni resumed receiving Venezuelan oil in April as payment in kind for gas

Italian energy company Eni resumed receiving Venezuelan crude oil in April as payment in kind for gas produced in the country, the company reported this Monday, adding that this mechanism will allow it to recover long-standing debts with Caracas. Reuters The payments stem from an agreement signed in March between Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA and Cardón IV, a 50-50 joint venture between Eni and Spain's Repsol, which produces gas from the Perla field.

Latam Cargo Colombia launches Miami–Caracas–Bogotá flights amid reactivation process with Venezuela

LATAM Cargo Colombia launched regular cargo operations to Caracas on May 3rd. Photo: Courtesy

Fedesarrollo analyzes the difficult economic situation

Fedesarrollo analyzes the difficult economic situation