Economy

CompraleaCordoba.com, a solidarity marketplace created by Inter Rapidísimo to buy from affected entrepreneurs in Córdoba

Colombia faces one of the most serious emergencies in recent years due to severe flooding in the department of Córdoba. Faced with this situation, Inter Rapidísimo created compraleacordoba.com, a marketplace aimed at boosting the economic recovery of entrepreneurs affected by the floods in Córdoba. The courier company hopes that the entire country will buy these products that were saved from the floods.

Nariño Governorate asks for a new economic emergency to be declared due to the tariff war with Ecuador

Four days after tariffs on Colombian imports increased from 30% to 50% in Ecuador, the situation among border traders is critical.

Tenants will have a hard blow to their pockets with an additional payment they must make: the law is clear

What was once considered a transitional stage towards homeownership is now the permanent reality for millions. According to recent figures from DANE and projections from Corficolombiana, for the first time, the percentage of households living under a rental or sublet arrangement has surpassed the 40.4% mark, representing over 21 million people.

Oil prices stabilize after the surge at the start of the week

The price of crude oil worldwide has risen by almost US$20 in recent days. Photo: iStock

Ecopetrol's Profits Fell 39.5% in 2025: President Petro Commented

Ecopetrol's profits in 2025 registered a decrease of 39.5%, falling from $14.9 trillion to $9.02 trillion, according to the energy group's most recent financial report.

Colombia looks to Venezuela: oil, gas, and energy services open a new binational business agenda

Venezuela has reserves of nearly 300 billion barrels of oil. Photo: iStock

Two-thirds of Cuba, including Havana, affected by massive blackout

Two-thirds of Cuba, including Havana, were left without electricity this Wednesday due to a failure in the national grid, in an already tense context due to the acute economic crisis on the island, aggravated by the energy blockade imposed by the United States. AFP Cuba's electrical grid regularly suffers supply cuts due to aging [...]

Ecopetrol's Net Profits Deepen Their Fall: Earnings Reduced by Almost 40% in 2025

Ecopetrol's profits plummet in 2025. Photo: El Tiempo Archive

Texas oil rebounds 0.1% in volatile session, closes at $74.66 a barrel

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil rose 0.1% on Wednesday, closing at $74.66 a barrel after a volatile session focused on expectations that the United States will support oil tankers transiting the Persian Gulf amid the escalating war with Iran. EFE [...]

Aportes en Línea enables online affiliation

Performing online procedures reduces management time Photo: iStock

Brent Closes Flat at $81.40 Amidst Iran War Concerns

Brent crude closed at $81.40 on Wednesday, the same price as the previous day, as the market remains focused on the US and Israel's war with Iran and its potential impact on crude supply in the region. The North Sea crude, a benchmark for Europe, remained unchanged from Tuesday's close, though it dipped near $80 during the session.

How to apply for the housing subsidy offered by the Mayor's Office of Cartagena

The Mayor's Office of Cartagena announced an investment of $50 billion pesos intended to subsidize the purchase of new housing in the city. Mayor Dumek Turbay communicated the news, highlighting the intention to boost the construction sector, generate employment, and facilitate access to decent housing for Cartagena families.