Economy

Interest Rates and Fiscal Deficit

When I debuted as a newspaper columnist in 1998, the first column I wrote had the same title as today's, and in it, I criticized, as I have many times, the increase in the interest rate of the Bank of the Republic. After 28 years, the issue remains relevant, especially after the last increase in the BR's rate and the declarations of the president and the minister blaming the Bank's Board for the increase in the cost of public debt.

Colombia-Ecuador "tariff war" worsens: Bolívar's exports fall

Ecuador's decision to raise the security rate for Colombian goods entering its territory from 50% to 100% and Colombia's reciprocal response of also raising tariffs for Ecuadorian products arriving in Colombian territory by the same proportion "closes any possibility of trade," expressed the president of the National Association of Foreign Trade, Analdex, Javier Díaz Molina.

Hope for the middle class and the poorest

By Rafael Nieto Loaiza - [email protected]

Numbed by the Conjuncture

By David González Escobar - [email protected]

Tiendas D1 Opens National Call for Professional Internships in 2026

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The Ortega-Murillo economic model: expelling Nicaraguans and living off their remittances

The dictatorship is sustained by the work of Nicaraguans abroad, who flee the lack of economic opportunities and authoritarianism. Family remittances project an increase of US$5,000 million in 2023. It is a model that keeps the economy afloat, but does not generate wealth.

Gasoline distribution schedule from April 13 to 19

In El Diario we explain what the subsidized gasoline schedule in Venezuela will be this week. This scheme remains active

Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago Agree to Boost Bilateral Cooperation in Energy, Economy, and Trade

The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, and the President of Guyana, Irfaan Ali, agreed to boost bilateral cooperation in development, trade, and economy after a meeting in Port of Spain, under the theme ‘Strengthening Collaboration between Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana in a New Regional Energy Era’. Both leaders defined [...]

One week left to pay property tax in Bogotá with a 10% discount: where you can process it

Bogotá enters the final stretch for taxpayers to take advantage of the early payment discount for property tax. Photo: AI generated

Álvaro Uribe warns of commercial crisis with Ecuador and economic blow

The increase in diplomatic tension between Gustavo Petro and Daniel Noboa is beginning to generate concrete effects on the economies of both countries, especially in binational trade. Amidst this scenario, former president Álvaro Uribe issued a warning about the consequences that are already being felt in various regions of the country.

Colombia Approves Río Córdoba Port Concession, Integrating Train, Road, and Sea in Magdalena

Over 90% of the tons passing through the port will be transported by train. Photo: ANI

How much is all the gold in the world worth? This is the extraordinary figure

Non-monetary gold accounted for 140.5 points of growth in "Other sectors" Photo: iStock