Economy

Asdrúbal Oliveros: Venezuela has human talent, “but it’s not where it should be” or is without the conditions to perform at its maximum capacity

For economist Asdrúbal Oliveros, Venezuela still has qualified human talent, despite massive migration; however, he argues that many specialists are not in the areas where they could exhibit their maximum potential. “Venezuela is not a country without talent, it is a country where talent is harder to find, retain [...]

Due to an IVA refund claim to the DIAN, Lili Pink was summoned by the Prosecutor's Office: the story of its downfall

The Prosecutor's Office executed asset forfeiture measures on the women's clothing brand Lili Pink. Photo: Private Archive

The growing 'tax' of insecurity: how much more will it cost companies to operate in the country?

Robberies and extortions impact merchants. Photo: iStock

Venezuela and Colombia sign agreement to reactivate electricity connection

The governments of Venezuela and Colombia have signed an agreement to reactivate the electricity connection, as part of a new phase of binational integration, the Venezuelan Ministry of Electric Energy reported this Tuesday, four days after the leaders of both countries discussed the matter. Through a publication on Telegram, the Venezuelan state portfolio indicated that the agreement was signed between the Venezuelan National Electric Corporation (Corpoelec) and the Colombian Institute for Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions for Non-Interconnected Areas (IPSE).

Colombia to Suspend Live Cattle Exports to Curb Rising Meat Prices

The National Government will suspend the export of live cattle as part of a strategy to reduce the high cost of meat in the domestic market and protect the country's cattle herd.

Venezuela will lead one of the largest growths in Latin America in 2026 with 6.5%, according to ECLAC

Venezuela's economy will be among the fastest-growing in the region in 2026, with a projected growth of 6.5%, according to the updated projections of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The report places Venezuela as one of the most dynamic economies in Latin America, [...]

Ruta del Sol left 180 discontinuous km and a region without belief: how Autopista del Río Grande is resolving it

Troncal Magdalena II. UFO 4: Sabana de Torres – Tropezón. Photo: Courtesy

Lili Pink Women's Clothing Chain Reportedly Laundered Assets for 730 Billion Pesos, According to the Prosecutor's Office

Portafolio Journalist 04.28.2026 09:50 Updated: 04.28.2026 11:39

Real estate sector sees possible reactivation of mortgage credit in Venezuela

Fernando Di Geronimo, president of the Metropolitan Real Estate Chamber, mentions that recent signals offer hope for the reactivation of mortgage credit in the country.

Commodities to become 16% more expensive due to global tensions and energy pressure, according to the World Bank

Portafolio Journalist 04/28/2026 09:40 Updated: 04/28/2026 09:40

United Arab Emirates leaves OPEC from May and shakes the world's largest oil exporting bloc

United Arab Emirates announced this Tuesday its departure from OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance. Photo: AI-generated

Nicaragua shoots up its debt with China: new contract with Huawei for lithium batteries

Although the authorities have not revealed the exact cost of the contract or the financing conditions, this agreement adds to a series of operations with Chinese companies that have considerably increased the country's indebtedness