Economy

In Latin America, influencer marketing investment grew 7 times more in the last 5 years

Journalist Portafolio 01.28.2026 15:43 Updated: 01.28.2026 15:53

We are one of the most privileged countries to have a TLC with the United States: American Companies Council

Ricardo Triana, executive director of the American Companies Council (CEA) Photo: Courtesy CEA

‘Los mecánicos’, ‘Tuta’ and 9 members of ‘Carman International’ fell for crimes against the oil sector

Ricardo Roa, president of Ecopetrol, and Pedro Sánchez, Minister of Defense, reveal the blows against criminals in the oil sector. Photo: Courtesy: Ecopetrol

Are you a business leader in Cartagena? Here's how you can participate in the Cartagena Sí Emprende event

Business leaders from Cartagena are already preparing for the in-person launch of Cartagena Sí Emprende.

Colombia entered the 'top 6' countries where housing prices have increased the most, among OECD members

Portafolio Journalist 03.10.2026 10:53 Updated: 03.10.2026 11:47

Skechers Footwear Brand Opens Its First Store in La Guajira, Reaching 51 Sales Points in Colombia

Skechers has approximately 51 stores in the country. Photo: Courtesy

In times of tight cash, the Petro government risks losing $16 trillion in tax revenue

The market continues to have doubts about how these taxes will be implemented. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.

Repsol considers the Venezuela business a "strong advantage"

Spanish oil company Repsol does not include the Venezuela business in its 2026-2028 forecast update because they prefer to work with a baseline scenario, and having it means "a strong advantage" after the authorization of operations in the country, explained Repsol CEO Josu Jon Imaz this Tuesday. During the celebration of the "Capital [...]

Family wanted to donate 1,000 baskets of eggs to the poor in Medellin, but ended up being scammed

A family who wanted to donate food for the poor in Medellin ended up being the victim of a millionaire scam. Luis Martinez, victim of the scam...

Trump temporarily suspended some oil sanctions to reduce market prices

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the temporary suspension of some oil sanctions

INSS confirms current pensions will not be adjusted despite new minimum wage

The minimum wage adjustment approved in Nicaragua will only benefit those who retire on or after March 1, 2026. Current pensioners will not receive an increase, which has generated dissatisfaction among retirees.

Parex Wins Bidding War Against GeoPark for Frontera Energy's Oil Assets in Colombia

Frontera Energy reported that it accepted a superior offer from Canadian Parex Resources for US$525 million to acquire its exploration and production assets in Colombia.