Economy

American Airlines denies interest in merger with United after speculation

American Airlines denied any interest in merging with United Airlines and warned that such an operation would be detrimental to competition and consumers in the air market.

Sanctions on Venezuela: From Maximum Pressure to Partial Relief with Delcy Rodríguez

International sanctions against Venezuela enter a new phase after years of maximum pressure, with partial relief driven by Donald Trump and changes after Delcy Rodríguez came to power.

Costa Rica's Financial Deficit Reached 0.6% of GDP in the First Two Months of 2026

Costa Rica registered a financial deficit of 0.6% of GDP in the first two months of 2026, showing a slight improvement compared to the previous year, driven by revenue growth and a sustained primary surplus.

Costa Rica's Financial Deficit Reached 0.6% of GDP in the First Two Months of 2026

Costa Rica recorded a financial deficit of 0.6% of GDP in the first two months of 2026, showing a slight improvement compared to the previous year, driven by revenue growth and a sustained primary surplus.

Irresponsible Debt Spiral

Director of Portafolio 04.17.2026 21:27 Updated: 04.17.2026 21:27

Tulio Recomienda confessed his biggest business failure: he launched men's shampoo and lost everything in three months

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IMF-Venezuela Route: Data Honesty vs. Delcy Rodríguez's Plans for Public Services

After a seven-year interruption, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) officially reactivated its relations with Venezuela this Thursday, April 16. The measure marks a shift in international financial policy towards the country.

Poverty drop contrasts with health access deterioration and increased barriers in 2025: Anif

Drop in multidimensional poverty deteriorates health in Colombia. Photo: Héctor Fabio Zamora / Portafolio

Teachers will hold assemblies throughout Venezuela on #22Apr to demand a fair and dignified salary

The Venezuelan Federation of Teachers (FVM) called this Friday, April 17, for the education sector to hold a national day of workers' assemblies on April 22 for a "fair, sufficient, and dignified" salary, after more than four years without a minimum wage increase, equivalent today to about 27 cents of a dollar per month. [...]

Oil Plummets After Announcement of Strait of Hormuz Reopening

Oil prices fell sharply on Friday after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, essential for global hydrocarbon trade. AFP "The passage of all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the rest of the ceasefire," wrote Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on X [...].

'Leaving this project undone is an economic crime': Juan Carlos Echeverry on the copper mine in Jericó

Juan Carlos Echeverry, new president of Banco de Bogotá. Photo: CEET

Air Canada suspends flights to a New York airport due to rising fuel costs

Air Canada announced Friday that it will suspend its flights from Montreal and Toronto to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport from June until the end of October, due to the increase in kerosene costs caused by the war in Iran. AFP "Since the beginning of the conflict with Iran, some routes and certain [...]