Economy

Energy Analysis Report: March 24

Unlike the political crises of the 20th century in the Middle East, which were reflected in the price of oil, the fundamental change in the global energy matrix has made natural gas and its Siamese twin, liquefied natural gas (LNG), key pieces on the region's energy political board and in global geopolitics.

Cohesion to Plant Energy

In yesterday's editorial, we asked why investors prefer a department with much less land than Bolívar, like Atlántico, for energy cultivation. We saw that it's not a matter of radiation, as both departments enjoy enviable sunshine superior to global averages. Nor is it a matter of network infrastructure, as both suffered from Electricaribe's backlog. And definitely not a lack of land.

What Puerto Rico Warns the Rest of Latin America

Bad Bunny has a song called 'Lo que le pasó a Hawaii.' In it, he captures a widespread sentiment in Puerto Rico: the fear that the island will cease to belong to Puerto Ricans and become a new Hawaii—a tropical paradise whose main function is to be a vacation destination for wealthy Americans.

Questioning the Dian for Evading Clarity on Taxes

Portafolio Journalist 03.23.2026 18:41 Updated: 03.23.2026 18:41

Amid Pressure for Results, Companies Face Talent Shortages and Challenges in Leveraging AI

The satisfaction level of employees with their jobs fell to 62% in 2026, compared to 82% in 2024. Photo: iStock

Improving financial inclusion indicators, especially for women, is the challenge in Colombia

Financial inclusion index 2026 by Credicorp. Photo: Portafolio

Although the unemployment rate decreases, the private salaried segment suffers a 7.3% drop in January 2026

Private employment slowed down in January 2026. Photo: Carlos Arturo García

Public energy generators adhere to new scarcity price and a dispute opens over reservoir water management

Hidroeléctrica Urrá Photo: Hidroeléctrica Urrá Website

‘We need revenues and expenses to start converging, otherwise we will be unsustainable’: Carf

Juan Sebastián Betancur, technical director of Carf, spoke about the country's fiscal situation. Photo: Courtesy: Carf

Amid high tax burdens, Drummond wants to return to 29 million tons of coal exported in 2026

José Miguel Linares, president of Drummond, states that beyond the political cycle, the coal mining company's bet is long-term. Photo: Drummond

Long-term effects

Portfolio Director 03/23/2026 17:06 Updated: 03/23/2026 17:06

Wall Street posts its biggest one-day gain since the start of the Middle East war

Portafolio Journalist 03/23/2026 16:35 Updated: 03/23/2026 16:35