Economy

Pharmbills consolidates Colombia as a services 'hub' for the US healthcare system

The company focuses on serving the United States healthcare system. Photo: Photographer: Denis Alexandrov

Reuters

U.S. crude oil stockpiles rose last week, with flows from Venezuela and Mexico hitting their highest levels since 2024, while gasoline and distillate inventories decreased, the Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday. Reuters According to the EIA, crude inventories rose by 6.2 million barrels to 449.3 million barrels in the week ended March 13, versus analyst expectations in a Reuters poll for a build of 383,000 barrels.

DIAN seized more than $11 billion in yellow machinery and cell phones in Bogotá and Cartagena

New seizures of yellow machinery by DIAN. Photo: Courtesy - DIAN / A.P.I.

Household consumption plummets in the country according to BCN figures

The cooling of consumption is not coincidental. Experts link it directly to a possible drop in remittances, the daily oxygen for thousands of families

Licorera de Caldas: Sales Increase Noticed with Entry into New Departments

Licorera de Caldas exported 74.2% more units in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Photo: Courtesy/Industry

‘Fuel prices respond to political issues’: Corficolombiana

The Government announced a $500 per gallon reduction in gasoline. Photo: iStock

Dollar in Colombia breaks the $3,700 barrier this Wednesday, awaiting new Fed decisions

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Official Gazette Publishes Increase in Minimum Urban Fare to Bs. 100

The Ministry of Popular Power for Transportation published in the Official Gazette the resolution that sets the minimum fare for urban transport throughout the country at 100 bolivars (Bs. 100), a measure that seeks to address the demands of the transport sector after weeks of complaints and strikes in various regions. According to the official document, the new fare—which represents an increase compared to the amounts in effect in 2025—is mandatory for all urban public transport services. The measure aims to balance the operating costs of transporters, affected by the high cost of spare parts, fuel, and other essential inputs.

"Mi Primer Descuento": Everything You Need to Know About the Project to Eliminate VAT on Baby Products

In Colombia, there is a widely repeated idea: having children implies a great economic responsibility. From birth, expenses related to childcare begin to accumulate rapidly, especially for essential products such as diapers and milk formulas, which represent a constant monthly cost for thousands of families.

Veolia, energy company, exceeds financial goals and strengthens its position in Colombia with sustained growth

Portafolio Journalist 03.18.2026 11:14 Updated: 03.18.2026 11:14

The 2026 Business Agenda Will Be Influenced by the Fiscal Debate: Holland & Knight Colombia

Enrique Gómez-Pinzón, managing partner of Holland & Knight's Bogotá office Photo: Courtesy

Will inflation increase this month?: how much the cost of living in Colombia could increase

The cost of living in February was lower than expected. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.