Economy

Wall Street closes mixed on the eve of US-Iran peace talks

New York Stock Exchange closed with mixed results on Friday, as investors remained cautious just hours before the start of peace talks in Pakistan between Washington and Tehran. AFP The Dow Jones lost 0.56%, the Nasdaq index gained 0.35%, and the broader S&P 500 index retreated by 0.12% [...].

Inflation in the United States climbs to 3.3% in March due to the impact of the Middle East conflict

Workers laboring on a construction site in New York (USA). Photo: EFE/Justin Lane

Colombia will raise tariffs on Ecuadorian imports from 30% to 100%

Colombia will raise tariffs on Ecuadorian imports from 30% to 100% in response to the neighboring country's decision to increase the "security tax" imposed by President Daniel Noboa's administration from 50% to 100%, in a new escalation of the trade war that pits them against each other. The [...]

Automotive Industry Alert: Regulatory Uncertainty Could Pressure Prices and Production in Colombia

Portafolio Journalist 04.10.2026 14:58 Updated: 04.10.2026 14:58

Colombia would raise tariffs on imports from Ecuador to 100% after diplomatic channels are exhausted

Call for diplomacy Photo: Image generated on ChatGPT

Travel agents are watching the system: They await the flight itinerary between the US and Venezuela

The president of the Venezuelan Association of Travel Agencies and Tourism (Avavit), Vicky Herrera de Díaz, specified regarding the possible start of air connection between the US and Venezuela by American Airlines, on April 30, that at this moment, all travel agents in the country are "watching the system [...]

Power Outages in 3 Municipalities in Bolívar This Saturday, April 11, 2026

Afinia, the energy service provider in Bolívar, is carrying out electrical infrastructure optimization work in the department as part of its investment plan to improve service quality and reliability.

With an investment of $3.5 billion, Claro Colombia strengthens its operation in Barranquilla with a new headquarters

With an investment of $3.5 billion, Claro strengthens its operation in Barranquilla. Photo: Courtesy

Colombia would respond to Ecuador with a 100% tariff on its products

The Colombian government would toughen its stance against Ecuador amid the trade war that both nations are experiencing. This Friday, the minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism announced the possibility that the country would raise the tariff on imports from that country from 30% to 100%, in response to a measure of equal magnitude adopted by the administration of President Daniel Noboa, this Thursday.

How Colombia's PIB, Foreign Investment, and Royalties Fell Due to Restrictions on Thermal Coal

Portafolio Journalist 04/10/2026 11:01 Updated: 04/10/2026 11:14

Renting a communal lounge or BBQ area in your condominium now has VAT: what you need to know about the Dian's rule

In the subsidized regime, the annual co-payment cannot exceed COP 1,302,309 in 2026. Photo: iStock

Colombian Coffee Production Falls 29% in March, Highlighting Climate's Impact on Supply

The country exported 12.1 million sacks in the last year. Photo: iStock