Economy

London Opera thanked Timothée Chalamet for boosting sales with his criticism

The director of the Royal Ballet and Opera of England (Royal Ballet and Opera), Alex Beard, thanked the American-French actor Timothée Chalamet this Tuesday for his public criticism against opera and ballet, as he assures that it helped to 'skyrocket' ticket sales for his shows. After controversial statements by the recently Oscar-nominated actor for 'Marty Supreme' came to light, in which he claimed that opera and ballet do not matter 'to anyone,' the Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO), based in London, responded with a subtle video on social media that went viral.

The restaurant chain Parmessano curbs price increases despite a sharp rise in costs

Pedro Restrepo, co-founder of Parmessano. Photo: Courtesy/Parmessano.

Wall Street closes mixed, but S&P 500 and Nasdaq at historic highs

Wall Street closed mixed this Wednesday, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, which bring together large companies and technology firms, reached new historic highs amid optimism about the possibility of the US reaching an agreement to end the war in Iran. EFE The S&P 500 added 0.8 [...]

Lidio García: “The Petro Government has had limitations in the energy sector”

The Cartagena de Indias Convention Center is hosting the Naturgas Congress 2026. The event will take place from today, April 15, to Friday, April 17.

Texas oil remains at $91 pending US-Iran contacts

Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil remained at $91 a barrel this Wednesday, pending developments in contacts between the United States and Iran. EFE At the end of the session, WTI futures for May, the benchmark in the US, added $0.1 compared to Tuesday, when it fell 8.5%, to $91.28, due to expectations that Washington and Tehran will negotiate again.

Fedeagro: Agricultural sector must have the "same level" of government attention as oil and mining

Agricultural producers in Venezuela demanded this Wednesday the "same level" of attention, investment, and legal security that, they claim, is being given to oil and mining, areas prioritized by the government of interim president Delcy Rodríguez, in view of the express interest of the United States in these resources. EFE The president of the Confederation of Associations [...]

The sector has been recovering: Hotel occupancy in Venezuela stood at 32% in March

The president of the National Federation of Hotels of Venezuela (Fenahoven), Alberto Vieira, specified that hotel occupancy in the country stood at 32% in the month of March. Banca y Negocios "During March 2026, hotel occupancy closed at 32%. In comparison, during the same period in 2025, occupancy was [...]

ALAV: "There are 151 international flights per week from Venezuela to 11 destinations"

The Venezuelan Airline Association (ALAV) reported that in April of the current year, there are 151 international flights per week from the Caribbean nation to 11 destinations. Banca y Negocios Additionally, it explained on its social networks that of these 151 flights, 128 depart from Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, La Guaira state, serving Caracas. Likewise, there are 422 national flights per week, of which 243 originate from Maiquetía International Airport, and it added that the active national airlines are: Aeropostal, Avior, Conviasa, Laser, Turpial, Rutaca, and Venezolana. The private institution stated that the active international airlines are: Avianca, Air Europa, Copa Airlines, Gold, Iberia, Latam, Plus Ultra, TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines, and Wingo. Regarding the U.S. airline American Airlines, it indicated that it announced its flights starting next April 30th of this year.

US Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster Operate as a Monopoly

A federal jury in the United States declared this Wednesday that the company Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster operate as a monopoly in the sale of live event tickets, concluding a trial of about five weeks in New York. The guilty verdict comes after the Department of Justice signed a settlement agreement with Live Nation midway through the trial, but the process still continued because dozens of states were part of the accusation, as reported by NBC and CNN.

Miners Discuss Their Plans in Colombia

Follow the coverage here at MinExpo 2026, in the city of Medellín.

How Fines for Not Filing Income Tax with DIAN in 2026 Were Set

The start of the 2026 tax calendar is approaching, and with it, one of the most important fiscal obligations for Colombians: income tax filing. Although not everyone is required to file, those who exceed income, purchase, or asset thresholds must comply with this procedure before the National Directorate of Taxes and Customs.

How did the dollar close in Colombia on April 15, 2026?

The US dollar was trading near six-week lows this Wednesday, April 15, losing almost all the gains it had registered since the war with Iran broke out, as indications of a new round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran rekindled risk appetite.