Economy

Alert on rationing risk reaches presidential candidates: Is gas and energy running out?

In recent statements, the Comptroller General of the Republic, Carlos Hernán Rodríguez, explained that he will send a report on energy debts to the presidential candidates so that they can begin to evaluate alternatives to the risk of gas and energy rationing in the country.

Colombia evaluates Venezuela as a strategic supplier to substitute imports in national industry

Ministers of Commerce of Colombia, Diana Marcela Morales, and Venezuela, Coromoto Godoy. Photo: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism

Camacol warns of consequences after imposition of tariffs on iron and steel

The government imposed tariffs of 25% to 35% on imports of steel and ceramics. Regarding this matter, the Colombian Chamber of Construction (Camacol) stated that the measures will have effects on housing prices that will be felt in access to them.

More Bashing for Companies

A country's productive apparatus is like a tree: it's not enough to plant it and wait for it to grow; it needs to be watered and fertilized to become lush and productive. The analogy is relevant to what is happening in Gustavo Petro's government regarding investment and private companies.

Venezuela Lost More Than One Million Entrepreneurs in 2025

Venezuela lost approximately 1.3 million entrepreneurs in 12 months, decreasing from 2.7 million people with some form of entrepreneurship in 2024 to about 1.4 million in 2025. Adding the figures from 2023, a total of 2 million entrepreneurs exited the market in the last two-year period.

These pensioners will definitely not have their pensions increased in 2026: full list

The Supreme Court of Justice specified that the annual adjustment of pensions according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) does not constitute an absolute right for those who have opted for the programmed withdrawal modality in private funds (AFPs).

Is the economic model of Petro and Cepeda sustainable?

By Mauricio Perfetti Del Corral - [email protected]

Unfulfilled Predictions

By Rodrigo Botero Montoya - [email protected]

Exports from Colombia to Africa Exceed 200 Million Dollars with Food on the Rise

Portafolio Journalist 03.18.2026 17:03 Updated: 03.18.2026 17:03

J. Powell, Fed Chair, Rules Out 'Stagflation' in the U.S.

Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve of the United States Photo: AFP

Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and the market is focused on the dollar: what will happen?

This decision will have an important impact on the price of the dollar. Photo: iStock

Science and Coffee

Subeditor of Portafolio 03.18.2026 16:33 Updated: 03.18.2026 23:05