Economy

Nicaragua ended 2025 with a trade deficit of 2.49 billion dollars, 13.8% less

Nicaragua ended 2025 with a trade deficit of 2,490.6 million dollars, a reduction of 13.8% compared to the previous year, although imports continued to exceed export growth, according to the Central Bank

INIDE Presents January 2026 Employment Results

The National Institute for Development Information (INIDE) published the results of the Monthly Employment Survey for January 2026 on its website.

Best CDTs to Invest Your Money in March: Rates Above 11%

After a period of expected interest rate decreases, the economic landscape has forced the Bank of the Republic to maintain a contractionary stance, reviving the 'rate war' in Certificates of Deposit (CDTs).

From 30% to 50%: The Chronology of the Trade War Facing Colombia and Ecuador

Portafolio Journalist 03.01.2026 18:34 Updated: 03.01.2026 18:34

Ecopetrol: the cash at risk

Director of Portfolio 03/01/2026 18:26 Updated: 03/01/2026 18:26

'Growth must close social gaps': Luis Carlos Arango Vélez, director of Colsubsidio

Luis Carlos Arango Vélez: grow to close social gaps Photo: Colsubsidio

‘They will even take the pot, everything that isn't nailed down will be taken’: Paloma Valencia

Paloma Valencia, presidential candidate for the Democratic Center. Photo: Courtesy - A.P.I.

The economy grows without solid foundations, and record low investment puts Colombian GDP at risk this year

Economic growth in Colombia faces significant challenges. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.

Private equity funds await better signals to invest in various economic sectors

Portafolio Journalist 03.01.2026 16:00 Updated: 03.01.2026 16:00

Bolívar leads sales and registration of motorcycles in the Caribbean Coast, in February

The sale and registration of vehicles and motorcycles in Bolívar continue to rise, as in the rest of the country.

Venezuelan agro-industry could increase its exportable supply by 25% to 40% driven by a new oil boom

Venezuelan agro-industry could increase its exportable supply by 25% to 40% if the upcoming oil boom translates into direct investment to strengthen primary production, producers and specialists agreed during the fourth edition of Agricultural Perspectives Trends Venezuela, held in Valencia. El Nacional The meeting brought together representatives of the sector to analyze consumption trends, international markets, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, finances, and key scenarios for 2026. El Nacional

Houston Port Activates with Oil Supplies to Venezuela

In his recent State of the Union address, President Donald Trump said the United States had received more than 80 million barrels of oil from Venezuela, describing the nation as 'our new friend and partner'. France24 As Trump addressed Congress in Washington, at the Texas port, the transport company International Frontier Forwarders was completing its shipment equivalent to about 120 containers destined for Guanta, in northeastern Venezuela. [...]