Economy

Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz 'fully open' and Brent price drops 9%

Strait of Hormuz, on the way itself, key for energy transport Photo: EFE

Revaluation of the peso hits bananas and puts Colombian export sector competitiveness at risk

Sector faces increased labor, logistics, energy, and tax costs in 2026 Photo: iStock

Minagricultura launches subsidies of $147 billion to make credit cheaper and reactivate rural investment in Colombia

Interest rates from 0.5% per month for small agricultural producers Photo: Courtesy Minagricultura

Dollar in Colombia falls this Friday and breaks the $3,600 floor downwards for the second time this week

Portafolio Journalist 04.17.2026 08:42 Updated: 04.17.2026 08:45

"High rates don't benefit banks": BBVA insists on strengthening institutionality

The president of BBVA Colombia, Mario Pardo, warned that the country needs to strengthen trust between the public and private sectors to attract invest...

How deep is inflation in the daily lives of Colombians: rents, food, and services offer no respite

The cost of living continues to put strong pressure on household budgets. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.

With reservoirs at 60%, Colombia faces blackout risk due to the arrival of Super El Niño

Colombia's energy clock is already ticking. The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed in its most recent...

Leaders who don't know how to communicate lose business: the silent failure hitting companies in Colombia

Cybersecurity, a topic that worries business leaders. Photo: iStock

Retail sales grew 10.9% in February driven by automotive, technology, and e-commerce sectors

Retail trade in Colombia started 2026 with a solid result. In February, the sector's real sales grew 10.9% compared to the same month of...

Debt interest payments to reach historic high in 2027, pressuring public finances

The preliminary draft of the 2027 National General Budget (PGN) is presented amid high fiscal restriction, marked by a sustained imbalance between income and expenses. In 2025, the Central National Government's income represented 16.3% of GDP, while total spending reached 22.7% of GDP.

BCN: Tourism Satellite Account Results 2025

The Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN) published the report and statistics of the Nicaraguan Tourism Satellite Account (CSTN) for the year 2025.

INIDE Reports on the Evolution of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in March 2026

Inflation in March, measured by the monthly variation of the CPI, was 0.37 percent (-0.30% in March 2025). Thus, accumulated inflation stood at 1.66 percent (0.83% as of March 2025).