Economy

The legal architecture of mining in Venezuela is reconfigured amid US interest

Following the model of the hydrocarbon sector's opening, Venezuela's pending Mining Law aims to attract foreign investment and incorporate arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism, both seen as positive by analysts, although the draft faces hurdles concerning royalties and environmental impact.

Colombia sees a promising outlook in Venezuela's hydrocarbon sector, but without a quick recovery

In the short term, no rapid or automatic recovery of the hydrocarbon sector is foreseen, indicates Frank Pearl, president of the Colombian Association of Petroleum and Gas. Why is this happening? By Semana SEMANA: It is known that Venezuela is a country with great oil potential. In simple terms, what are we talking about? Frank [...]

Colombia's Milk Production Reaches Historic High, Surpassing 8.4 Billion Liters in 2025

Portafolio Journalist 04.04.2026 08:47 Updated: 04.04.2026 08:47

The pros and cons of managing Colombian debt in pesos or dollars; amid the growing fiscal crisis

Debt in Colombia is a risk front for public finances. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.

Nicaragua maintains fuel prices without increase for another week

Commander Daniel Ortega Saavedra, Co-President of the Republic and our Companion Rosario Murillo, Co-President of the Republic.

How much has oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fallen? US reserves could lose value

Strait of Hormuz, on the route itself, key for energy transport Photo: EFE

Internal tourism and new destinations boost Easter in Latin America

Tourism in Latin America is experiencing a dynamic Easter week, marked by the boom in domestic tourism, diversification of destinations, and a sustained increase in traveler mobility and sector revenue.

United States launches tariff on imported medicines: What are the reasons?

The announcement of a 100% tariff on imported medicines by the United States Government marks a new chapter in the country's economic and health policy.

Denounce abandonment of a 133,382 million peso road in Urabá antioqueño

The announcement by the National Government about a new intervention on the road connecting Necoclí with Arboletes, in the north of Urabá antioqueño, has once again brought to the table a discussion that has accompanied this road corridor for years: the millionaire investments that are announced for its recovery and the recurrent complaints of abandonment and poor execution of resources that are never reflected in the road.

Gustavo Petro attacks the Bank of the Republic again and insists on a constituent assembly

The president published an extensive message on his X account with multiple questions about the Bank of the Republic (BanRep) and proposed, as the only outcome of the clashes between the Government and this entity in recent days, the holding of a National Constituent Assembly...

Venezuela Reopens Its Economy: Commercial, Financial, and Investment Opportunity for the Region

Delcy Rodríguez, interim president of Venezuela Photo: AFP

Trade between Venezuela and Colombia experienced a fall at the beginning of the year

According to the Venezuelan-Colombian Economic Integration Chamber (Cavecol), trade between the two nations registered a contraction at the beginning of 2026.