Economy

In Defense of Ecopetrol!

If we put into context the sending by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit to the Congress of the Republic of the indicative plan for the divestment of strategic assets of ECOPETROL, valued at 50 trillion pesos and their relationship, it is evident that the intention of the current government is to liquidate the company, dismantling it. Those who naively believe that this indicative plan responds to a ritualistic exercise that, like the current one, has been carried out by other governments preceding President Gustavo Petro, are completely mistaken, underestimating his purpose or rather his misguidedness with this misstep. Let's not forget the saying: one thing is with a guitar and another is with a violin!

Who Responds to the Thousands of Passengers Affected by the Closure of Spirit Airlines?

Thousands of passengers in the United States faced an unexpected situation upon arriving at airports. Spirit Airlines, the eighth most important airline in the country, canceled all of its flights after announcing the definitive cessation of its operations due to insurmountable economic problems.

The invisible cost of e-commerce: up to 15% of revenue lost due to rejected payments, warns expert

Portafolio Journalist 05/02/2026 19:37 Updated: 05/02/2026 19:37

Spirit Airlines cancels flights: here's what could happen to your ticket from today

The immediate cancellation of all Spirit Airlines flights from May 2, 2026, leaves thousands of passengers in Colombia with a key question: what will happen to their tickets.

Will Media Outlets Be Saved?

By David González Escobar - [email protected]

Shakira in Rio: Copacabana concert would leave record profits for the local economy

AFP Shakira in Brazil with Caetano Veloso Photo: Mauro Pimentel, AFP

How to Fix Debt in Colombia: Legal Options and Keys

How to fix debt in Colombia is one of the most frequent searches among households with limited income. In the country, those who earn less than a minimum wage have obligations that can reach up to 3.7 minimum wages, which increases the risk of default and judicial processes.

Venezuela Signs Its First Mining Agreement with the U.S. After Maduro's Capture

The administration of Delcy Rodríguez, under the tutelage of the United States, signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Venezuelan Corporation of Mining (CVM) and the U.S. company Heeney Capital, which will be associated with the Swiss Mercuria Energy Group.

Trump Administration and Airlines Agree on Aid Plan for Spirit Customers and Employees

Spirit ceases operations after failing to secure a bailout. Photo: Procolombia

Did you have flights with Spirit Airlines? Airlines activate aid plan for passengers

This Saturday, May 2, low-cost airline Spirit Airlines confirmed that it canceled all its flights and ceased operations permanently after failing to reach an agreement for a government bailout that would inject the money it needed to continue flying.

Colombia closed 2025 with 93 fewer exporting companies, what happened?

The number of exporting companies in Colombia saw a slight drop of 1% in 2025, decreasing from 9,339 in 2024 to 9,246 companies. This reduction reflected...

Barranquilla's Astronomical Tax Revenue Revealed

Mayor Alejandro Char announced on his X account that the collection of the district's main taxes continues to increase, with historic growth demonstrating the commitment of taxpayers and their confidence in the district administration's management, which works daily to elevate Barranquilla.