Economy

Delivery of the 'Economic War' bonus began for pensioners with an adjustment in their foreign currency amount

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Banker Tomás Niembro Concha Pleads Guilty to Million-Dollar Fraud and Evading Sanctions on Venezuela

A former executive director of an international banking entity pleaded guilty before a federal court in South Florida for his participation in a multi-million dollar wire fraud scheme and a conspiracy to evade economic sanctions imposed by the United States against Venezuela. The defendant, identified as Tomás Niembro Concha, 64, admitted to the [...]

Raising prices, the path companies have taken to absorb higher costs from a 23% minimum wage increase

The additional cost from the minimum wage hike has in several cases been passed on to prices. Photo: iStock

Ticket Prices Rise 14% Due to Increased Fuel Costs After Middle East Conflict

Portafolio Journalist 03/20/2026 10:37 Updated: 03/20/2026 10:37

Medellin Food Voucher Call for Applications 2026, How to Access It?

The Mayor's Office of Medellín announced the opening of the call for applications for the Food Voucher, a strategy that will strengthen access to food for 16,345 vulnerable families in the city during 2026...

The dollar rises and markets fall: how Middle East instability is affecting the global economy

Credicorp Capital projects that the currency will remain for some time amid uncertainty. Photo: Engin Akyurt - Unsplash

Cementos Argos Approves Dividends of $580 Per Share and Expands Share Buyback Program to $450 Billion

The ordinary shareholders' meeting of Cementos Argos approved the distribution of a total dividend of $580 per share, composed of an ordinary dividend of $430 and an extraordinary dividend of $150 per share, for both ordinary and preferred shares...

Bogota's North Premieres 5.2 Km of Roads: How Mobility Will Change with $4.5 Billion in Infrastructure

The Urban Development Institute closely accompanies the execution of the project Photo: IDU

Pressure mounts on Ricardo Roa: minority shareholders demand his exit from Ecopetrol due to impact on shares

Pressure on Ricardo Roa at the helm of Ecopetrol continues to increase. Minority shareholders requested that his stay not be treated as a secondary matter, considering that it directly affects the company's performance.

Fact check: experts and regulations debunk Petro on AFP "capital flight"

A new episode of half-truths, questionable, and even false statements was staged by President Gustavo Petro on his X account. This time, the president pointed to an alleged flight of pension savings abroad by pension fund administrators (AFP).

Attention, Magdalena Medio: Passage on the bridge connecting Barrancabermeja and Yondó is reopened

This Friday, March 20, 2026, the Concesionaria Ruta del Cacao reported that traffic on the Bucaramanga – Barrancabermeja highway, which connects...

Oil prices fall Friday after Netanyahu's statements on Iran

The North Sea Brent barrel, the international benchmark, was down 2.55% at $105.88. Photo: iStock