Economy

Mark Your Calendars: Farex Boutique Returns to Cartagena for Holy Week

From March 31 to April 5, 2026, Cartagena de Indias will once again be the setting for Farex Boutique, a space that brings together Colombian fashion, design, art, and creativity in one place during the Easter season. As part of the city's Easter cultural agenda, the fair offers visitors and Cartagenans an experience that connects entrepreneurship, identity, and Colombian creativity in the same place.

Power Outages in These Municipalities of Bolívar on the Holiday Monday, March 23

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.

Gasoline Prices in Colombia's 13 Main Cities: Government Foresees Increase

Gasoline prices in Colombia's main cities saw a slight reduction in March, following two consecutive adjustments by the Petro Government. However, the international landscape and official decisions anticipate possible increases in the coming months.

Eduardo Robayo: The Story of the Kokoriko Founder Who Turned Roasted Chicken into a National Business

Portafolio Journalist 03.22.2026 09:47 Updated: 03.22.2026 09:52

The 2.3% Trap: Why the Region's Growth Is Insufficient to Transform Its Economy

Latin America would grow 2.3% in 2026, according to World Bank estimates Photo: iStock

The Tragedy of Milk Prices

Dairy farmers, who produced 8.4 billion liters of milk in 2025, face a tragedy due to the government-set price increase, which does not even cover their costs.

A Vulnerable Economy

When a storm is approaching, it is better to be prepared, fix the leaks in the roof and reinforce the windows, as well as stock up on food and water. It is simple common sense that should also be applied to economic management, but it is not what the Government is doing in the current circumstances, and the consequences could be severe, especially for the poorest population.

Basic food basket remains high in Nicaragua

Basic food basket in Nicaragua barely drops in 2026, but remains high and pressures family budgets.

Words from Comrade Ovidio Reyes, President of the Central Bank of Nicaragua

Good morning to all participants in this closing event of the coffee harvest. It is an honor for me to address you.

Army of Nicaragua Guarded Harvest of 3.3 Million Quintals of Coffee

The Army of Nicaragua guarded 3.3 million quintals of coffee at the close of the Coffee Harvest Protection and Security Plan for the 2025-2026 Production Cycle.

Founder of Kokoriko, Eduardo Robayo Ferro, died: his legacy as an entrepreneur and in kitchens

On March 21, 2026, the death of Eduardo Robayo was announced at the age of 91. He was a key entrepreneur in the transformation of the gas industry...

They won't bend us with blockades”: Andrés Julián Rendón, Governor of Antioquia

Oblivion’s Mighty Trash: the new rhymes of Medellín rap