Economy

VAT Refund in Colombia: In Which Cases Does Automatic Review by the Dian Activate?

The selection system is based on risk analysis and not just on requesting this Dian requirement. Photo: ChatGPT Image

4 entities evaluate Cartagena's port future: this is how planning began

Cartagena takes a key step towards consolidating a more sustainable, competitive port model articulated with its urban development. The city advances in the construction of the Local Port Plan, aligned with the Land Management Plan (POT) currently being formulated.

United States considers the resumption of flights with Venezuela a "historic milestone"

The US chargé d'affaires in Caracas, John Barrett, considered this Thursday that Venezuela is open for business with the world following the resumption of flights by American Airlines, which he described as a "historic milestone" after seven years of suspended connections between the countries. "We are witnessing the rebuilding of our economic ties, the reopening of Venezuela to global trade, and the reconnection of our people, our people, in the countries," said Barrett from Maiquetía International Airport, in the state of La Guaira (north, near Caracas).

Banco de Bogotá opens 2026 call for Colombian Best Companies to strengthen medium-sized companies

Organizations receive a diagnosis that allows them to identify gaps and prioritize actions. Photo: iStock

Venezuelan travelers celebrate with emotion the return of a new direct flight from the US

With joy and "indescribable emotion," Venezuelan travelers and air operators received this Thursday the arrival of the first direct commercial flight in seven years from Miami, United States, operated by American Airlines. "Being back on a direct flight between Venezuela and the United States is an indescribable emotion," declared traveler Bárbara Fons, [...]

Grupo Éxito Launches Mother's Day Collection in Collaboration with Designer María Elena Villamil

Collection with designer María Elena Villamil. Photo: Courtesy

Bogota Begins Recovery of 22 Billion Pesos in Industry and Commerce Tax Debts from 2025

The Mayor's Office of Bogota invited people to make the necessary inquiries. Photo: Mayor's Office of Bogota

Mexican multinational Bimbo launches a new line of sourdough bread from Colombia and plans to export

The new Bimbo product portfolio. Photo: Courtesy/Bimbo

Remittances to Colombia to grow 5% in May driven by Mother's Day expenses

Journalist Portafolio 04.30.2026 11:16 Updated: 04.30.2026 11:16

Venezuela accelerates oil recovery and projects surpassing 1.3 million barrels per day in 2026

Portafolio Journalist 04.30.2026 11:02 Updated: 04.30.2026 11:02

Government publishes draft decree to curb young cattle exports and set a 10% tariff

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism published the draft decree that seeks to curb exports of live cattle, specifically males under two years of age, and set new tariff rules for the sector.

IEA warns the world faces the biggest energy crisis in its history due to the war in the Middle East

Conference on energy transition prior to COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, held at the IEA. Photo: AFP