Economy

Break between the Petro Government and Banrep revives Turkey case: inflation reached 85% and lira fell 90%

The tension between the National Government and the Bank of the Republic reached its highest point this week and reopened the debate: what happens when a central bank loses its autonomy? The experience of countries such as Turkey, Argentina and Venezuela returned to the center of the discussion as a warning.

Paisa fintech that promised to end 'gota a gota' collapsed with debts of $40,000 million

An innovative company that promised to revolutionize the Colombian financial market and end 'gota a gota' is now the protagonist of a scandal...

Gasoline prices in the US continue to rise and stand at $4.10 per gallon

The average price of gasoline in the United States maintained its upward trend this Saturday, reaching $4.10 per gallon (3.78 liters), a level not seen since 2022. According to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average stood at $4.104, representing over 37% growth since the United States and Israel initiated the war against Iran on February 28th.

Four Seasons Opens in Cartagena with Investment Exceeding US$300 Million, Betting on Luxury Tourism

Four Seasons Hotel & Residences Cartagena Photo: John Montaño / Portafolio

Gasoline distribution schedule from April 6 to 12

Consult the subsidized gasoline distribution schedule in Venezuela from April 6 to 12, 2026, according to the license plate ending.

Mercantile Registration: The Benefits of Renewing by March 16

Micro-entrepreneurs Photo: Courtesy of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce

The 'fiscal anesthesia' that eased public accounts in 2025, through debt, is losing its effect

Spending cuts must be a priority for authorities in 2026. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.

FAO warned that the Middle East conflict raised global food prices

FAO revealed that global commodity food prices have increased due to the Middle East conflict

Arbitration, royalties, and environmental impact: what analysts see in Venezuela's new Mining Law

The mining bill in Venezuela proposes openness to foreign investment and new arbitration mechanisms, but raises doubts

India resumes buying Iranian crude for the first time since 2019 due to the war

The Indian government confirmed this Saturday that its refineries have resumed the purchase of Iranian crude for the first time since 2019, thus breaking years of interruption due to US pressure, due to failures in global supply derived from the conflict in the Middle East. "Amid supply disruptions in the Middle East, Indian refineries have secured their crude oil needs, including from Iran," the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declared this Saturday. The ministry specified in a statement that India imports oil from more than 40 countries and companies have full flexibility to source from different sources and geographies based on commercial considerations.

'Coordination and not subordination, between the Government and the Bank of the Republic', requests former minister Amylkar Acosta

Amylkar Acosta, former Minister of Mines and Energy Photo: CEET

This is how much it would cost to fill the Panini World Cup 2026 album in Colombia: there are 16 more teams

The launch of the official album for the FIFA World Cup 2026 marks a significant change for collectors in Colombia. With a historic expansion of the tournament, which goes from 32 to 48 teams, the traditional Panini album becomes a more extensive collection, directly impacting the budget needed to complete it.