Economy

Latin America Needs New Policies for its Agribusiness Systems, Says Report

Latin America and the Caribbean require a new generation of public policies for their agro-food systems to transform them and integrate aspects of nutrition, health, and environmental sustainability, according to a report from the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA).

Crisis in Ormuz puts fertilizer trade at risk: UN warns of impact on global agricultural production

A third of global fertilizer maritime trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: iStock

US Inflation Remained Stable in February at 2.4% Year-on-Year, Again Focusing Attention on the Fed

March 17 and 18 will be key days for the US Central Bank. Photo: Pexels

Consumer confidence rebounded in February, driven by improved household expectations

Fedesarrollo says the Consumer Expectations Index has increased. Photo: iStock

Bogotá Energy Group's Profits Grew 27.2% and Exceeded $3 Trillion in 2025

Juan Ricardo Ortega, president of GEB, revealed that the company's profits grew by almost 30% in 2025. Photo: Mauricio Moreno / EL TIEMPO

IEA Countries Release 400 Million Barrels of Oil from Strategic Reserves

The 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) decided on Wednesday 'unanimously' to release 400 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves onto the market, the largest release in their history, the institution announced.

Banks and Government Sign Abrigo, the New Agreement to Avoid Forced Investments in Winter Wave

This March 11, the Ministry of Finance announced the creation of Abrigo, a joint initiative between the Government and the banking sector aimed at driving the economic recovery of sectors hit by the rains.

Kristal Malls Construction Begins in Cartagena, Latin America's First Shopping Resort

Kristal Malls, the first Shopping Resort in Latin America, has begun construction in Azul Arenas, north of Cartagena de Indias, bringing its vision to reality.

MIFIC: Weekly report shows perishables decreased in price

Price monitoring is carried out in the capital's markets. The monitored products are an essential part of the diet of Nicaraguan families.

BCN: Report on Total External Debt for the fourth quarter of 2025

The Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN) published the report on total external debt (public + private) for the fourth quarter of 2025.

MAG projects harvest of over 100,000 quintals of tomato in March

In Nicaragua, the tomato is a strategic crop that guarantees the supply of fresh food throughout the year and generates significant employment opportunities along its value chain.

Trumpevaluates "additional options" to contain gasoline prices

The average price of unleaded gasoline in the United States reached about $3.54 per gallon (3.85 liters) this Tuesday, the highest level since mid-2024.