Economy

The shadow of the tariff war with Ecuador extends over 2,800 Colombian companies

Business leaders ask for this conflict to cease, thinking about the economy. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.

Swine inventory on farms as of February 2026

Pig farming is a relevant alternative for rural families, as it guarantees self-consumption of animal protein and, at the same time, generates income through local market sales.

Innovation with Tropical Fruits

Entrepreneurs from Managua, Las Minas, León, Madriz, Nueva Segovia, RACCS, Río San Juan, and Zelaya Central participated in the workshops.

Cabbage Production in April 2026

Cabbage cultivation in Nicaragua has consolidated as one of the engines of development for horticultural families.

Nicaragua maintains local prices for gasoline and diesel fuels unchanged

Regarding Liquefied Petroleum Gas, the main fuel used by Nicaraguan households for food preparation, our Government of Reconciliation and National Unity will guarantee that the same prices are maintained.

Trump says 'a large number of empty oil tankers are now heading to the US' to load up with crude

US President Donald Trump stated in a message published on his Truth Social network that 'a large number of completely empty oil tankers' are currently heading towards the North American country to load oil and gas. Trump noted that some of these vessels are 'among the largest in the world' and assured that they are arriving to stock up on 'the best and sweetest oil (and gas!) in the world.'

Why your bi-weekly paycheck no longer lasts in Bogotá: these are the expenses that are rising the most in 2026

The cost of living in Bogotá is not the highest in Colombia. Photo: Courtesy - A.P.I.

Bladex signs alliance with IFC to expand foreign trade financing in the region

Alliance will allow for increased foreign trade financing and improved access to credit in Latin America and the Caribbean through a global network of counterparties.

Property and vehicle taxes, two taxes intersect in April and could hit people's pockets

The market continues to have doubts about how these taxes will be implemented. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.

Opportunities in Venezuela

In his recent article, our columnist Simón Gaviria referred to the opportunities that the reconstruction of Venezuela represents for Colombian entrepreneurs, which for him is emerging as the greatest economic opportunity of our generation. In his opinion, which we share, for Colombia, recovering this market is not optional: it is the path towards deep reindustrialization.

A Look at National Roads

National roads are a cause for concern. The recent experience of Holy Week indicates the need for urgent action to protect national tourism and ensure the smooth mobility of the country's productive apparatus.

Petro attributes the inflation rebound to energy costs in Bogotá and mobile phone rates

Portafolio Journalist 04/10/2026 20:45 Updated: 04/10/2026 20:45