Economy

Colombian luxury perfumery conquers Mexico with 76 points of sale and sets its sights on the US and Europe

Amidst the global growth of luxury perfumery, which forecasts an increase of 8.91% by 2026 according to Mordor Intelligence, the Colombian industry has begun to strengthen its presence in strategic regional markets.

'We don't believe it's possible to generate a deficit of 5.1% of GDP this year'

Andrés Velasco, president of Asofondos. Photo: Courtesy - Asofondos

Cartagena will have a free meeting for business leaders: here's how to register

The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cartagena is preparing to become the epicenter of business in the region and is all set to welcome various business leaders who seek not only to grow their businesses but also to connect productively and strategically to strengthen and even expand.

Taxpayers who did not file declarations with the Dian will have relief on sanctions until April

Portafolio Journalist 03/16/2026 16:29 Updated: 03/16/2026 16:29

US investment drop triggers alert on economic predictability in Colombia: AmCham

US investment in Colombia falls

Macroeconomic stability, the basis of Peru's attractiveness to investors

Inflation control has been one of the strengths of the Peruvian economy. Photo: iStock

Plan to supply fuel to industrial fishing only covers 37% of vessels

Salvatore Passanisi, president of the Eastern Association of Fishing Shipowners (Asopesca), warned that the fuel supply plan for industrial fishing vessels announced by the Ministry of Fisheries to reactivate the fishing fleet only covers 90 out of the 240 registered vessels in the eastern part of the country, i.e., 37% [...]

Fentrasep: the State must make "progressive adjustments" to salaries

Franklin Rondón, president of the National Federation of Public Sector Workers (Fentrasep) highlighted that the Venezuelan State "must make a greater effort" in executing progressive salary adjustments. Banking and Business The union leader referred to the recent increase in the Economic War Bonus amount for public sector workers - which went from US$120 in February to US$150 in March - and stated that it [...]

Revenue and occupied personnel in travel agencies decrease by 2.0% and 3.4%, respectively, according to Dane

The nominal salary of travel agency workers increased by 14.5% in January 2026, Photo:

Water Cuts in Bogotá and Soacha from March 16 to 19, 2026: See Schedules and Locations

Portafolio Journalist 03.16.2026 14:52 Updated: 03.16.2026 14:52

Let them make powdered milk: President Petro commented after the announcement of the closure of Algarra and Lechesán

Gustavo Petro, president of Colombia Photo: Instagram social network @infopresidencia

Users reported an increase in the Caracas Metro fare: what is the amount?

Users of the Caracas Metro reported that between Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, the system adjusted the ticket fares.