Economy

World stock markets register significant drops after a new surge in oil prices

Portafolio Journalist 03.19.2026 06:35 Updated: 03.19.2026 06:42

Oil prices rose again and exceeded $110 after new attacks in the Middle East

Oil prices registered a sharp increase, with Brent crude in the region of USD 112, after Iran executed attacks against various energy facilities in the Middle East in retaliation for the offensive against the South Pars gas field. That attack intensified the conflict with the United States and Israel and poses risks of prolonged supply disruptions [...]

The snack boom in Colombia: consumption exceeds $15 trillion and changes habits

The portable food market in Colombia, especially snacks, continues to expand. According to Alquería, this category already exceeds $15 trillion and maintains an annual growth of close to 5%, driven by changes in consumption habits and increasingly dynamic routines.

The reasons that led Banrepública to say that the transfer of pension savings to Colpensiones would be illegal

Portafolio Journalist 03/19/2026 05:50 Updated: 03/19/2026 06:49

More than 700 business leaders join Cartagena Sí Emprende: new free course

Absolute success. 700 business leaders have registered on the CartagenaSiEmprende.com platform in less than a month.

Dollar in Colombia Moves to the Rhythm of Local and Global Uncertainty: What to Expect for This Session?

The price of the dollar in Colombia was not what was expected at the beginning of the year. Photo: Image generated with Artificial Intelligence.

Panama and Costa Rica Sign Memorandum to Advance a Railway Logistics Corridor

Panama and Costa Rica signed an agreement to promote a Central American railway corridor, a strategic project aimed at integrating regional logistics and reducing transportation costs.

Iran bombs Ras Laffan in Qatar, the heart of global gas, and triggers panic in markets

The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East has begun to directly impact key energy infrastructure. The state company QatarEnergy of...

The first step to reach the world

There are business decisions that seem routine, but in reality define the scope of a company. Renewing the commercial registration is one of them. Not because of the procedure itself, but because of what it enables.

Emerging Markets: Cautiously Optimistic

Portafolio Journalist 03.18.2026 22:59 Updated: 03.18.2026 22:59

Second Transmilenio Services and Employability Fair: When Will It Be Held?

The District reported that the second services and jobs fair for Transmilenio users will be held on Friday, March 20. The event will take place at Patio La Reforma (Carrera 1 #89A Sur – 40) Usme, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Over 10,000 vehicles report engine damage due to poor quality gasoline in this Latin American country

A total of 10,874 Bolivian citizens have initiated formal proceedings to demand financial compensation after their vehicle engines suffered damage caused by the supply of poor quality gasoline in the country.