Economy

Controversy over the Government's New Taxes Amid Economic Emergency

The recent decrees issued by the government amid the economic emergency have opened a new debate in the country. The measures include the creation of taxes and tax adjustments for companies operating in Colombia, which has generated concern in business and economic sectors.

Blockade at the Colombia-Ecuador border causes millions in losses and puts up to 200,000 jobs at risk

The situation at the border between Colombia and Ecuador has worsened in recent days due to the blockage of passage through the Rumichaca international bridge, the main binational trade corridor between the two countries.

Airline in Colombia launches anniversary discounts: flights start from $49,300

The airline JetSMART, one of the low-cost companies operating in the country, announced special discounts to celebrate its second anniversary in the Colombian market, a strategy with which it seeks to attract more travelers and continue strengthening its presence in the air sector.

United States issues license to allow its companies to exploit and trade Venezuelan crude oil

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Differential energy tariff in Colombia: this is the Petro Government's plan to lower bills in strata 1 and 2

The national government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Colombia, announced a new draft resolution that proposes temporary public policy guidelines to apply differential rates in the electric energy service aimed at the most vulnerable families in the country.

Airlines in Chile warn that a sustained rise in oil prices will have effects on fares

The Chilean Association of Airlines (Achila) stated this Friday that a sustained increase in oil prices due to the war in the Middle East will impact the fares of its services. "We are realistic about the international context and if this upward trend in oil prices continues, it will inevitably exert pressure [...]

BREAKING NEWS

This Friday, March 13, the price of the dollar set by the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) shows a variation compared to the previous day. In this sense, the US currency will be quoted in the coming hours at 446.80 bolivars, according to what the BCV established on its website. Likewise, the Central Bank of Venezuela shared the official value for transactions with the euro, setting the rate at 511.22 bolivars. If you want to receive this and other information on your cell phone, download Telegram, enter the link https://t.me/albertorodnews and click +Join.

Wall Street ends in the red after a week marked by threats over the Strait of Hormuz

Wall Street closed this Friday in the red after a week marked by the war between the US and Israel with Iran and threats over the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic route through which 20% of the world's crude oil passes. At the close of the New York stock exchange, the Dow Jones fell 0.26% to 46,558 points; the selective S&P 500 retreated 0.61% to 6,632 units, and the technology Nasdaq lost 0.93% to 22,105 points.

More than 75% of Venezuelans believe their economic situation will improve soon

The economist and president of Datanálisis, Luis Vicente León, pointed out that the process of economic opening in Venezuela, now materialized in the new oil licensing architecture, reform of the Hydrocarbons Law, and stimulation of private investment in strategic sectors such as minerals, electricity, and infrastructure, "is generating positive expectations and attracting numerous investors [...]

Claro seeks to integrate Azteca Comunicaciones' network and requests pre-evaluation from the SIC

Portafolio Journalist 13.03.2026 15:47 Updated: 13.03.2026 15:48

Brazil anticipates higher growth and more inflation due to oil price surge from Iran war

The Brazilian government anticipates that the rise in oil prices caused by the war in Iran will have mixed effects on the country's economy in 2026, with a possible increase in GDP growth, but also higher inflation, according to a study released this Friday. In the most likely scenario, with a moderate and temporary 11% increase in the Brent crude price to about $73, the government estimates that Brazilian GDP growth could increase by an additional 0.10 percentage points in 2026, while inflation would rise by an additional 0.14 points, according to the Ministry of Finance study. In this case, Brazilian growth would reach 2.4% in 2026, above the initially projected 2.3%, while inflation would stand at 3.8%, compared to the 3.7% forecast so far, according to the calculations.

2026 Property Tax in Bogotá: Owners Can Pay the Tax in Four Installments Without Interest, Find Out the Steps

Portafolio Journalist 03.13.2026 15:29 Updated: 03.13.2026 15:29