Economy

Miners pay USD 67 million to DGI

Hemco and Equinox Gold pay more than USD 67 million to the DGI after a dispute over income tax in Nicaragua.

Reuters

Venezuela can now pay for gas received from Italian energy company Eni with crude oil thanks to a recent easing of U.S. sanctions, unlocking a situation that had left the South American country with significant debt to the oil company, Eni's CEO said on Thursday. [...]

Venezuelan gasoline station federation declares emergency, saying profits are unsustainable

The federation that groups gasoline station operators in Venezuela declared a state of emergency on Thursday, arguing that the income they receive from fuel sales is unsustainable, according to an internal document reviewed by Reuters and two sources in the sector. By Reuters The National Federation of Hydrocarbon Business Associations (FENEGAS) indicated in the letter addressed to its affiliates that the profitability of gasoline stations has plummeted and that many are on the verge of closing if there are no changes in the commercialization and distribution structure of fuels.

Grupo Aval reached a gross portfolio of $191 trillion and $207 trillion in deposits during 2025

Portafolio Journalist 02/26/2026 12:52 Updated: 02/26/2026 12:52

Figures left by the Colombian economy in 2025: a year of GDP rebound, increased consumption, and rising exports

Portafolio Journalist 02/26/2026 12:29 Updated: 02/26/2026 12:29

IMF classifies Venezuela as "State of intense fragility": What advantages does this have

Economist Omar Zambrano assured that this declaration would allow the South American country to have support, technical advice, and interest-free financing

Millicom Closed 2025 with US$5.8 Billion in Revenue and US$1.3 Billion in Net Profit

Millicom disbursed $214.4 million to acquire 67.5% of the shares that Telefónica held in Colombia Telecomunicaciones S.A. Photo: Tigo and iStock

Dictatorship Also Bends the Arm of Equinox Gold: Canadian Miner Will Pay $37.4 Million to the DGI

Last December, they paid almost 50% of the claim for tax adjustments made by the General Directorate of Revenue.

What Should the Next Government Do to Achieve Real Energy Security?

What Should the Next Government Do to Achieve Real Energy Security?

Government to announce a new drop in gasoline prices of $500 starting in March

The price of gasoline would have a new adjustment as of March 1 and would drop by about $500. With this, the average value in the 13 main cities...

Anticipated use of $25 trillion would worsen fiscal crisis and could lead to more taxes

Using pension funds would reduce reserves and transfer costs to the national budget. Photo: Image generated with Artificial Intelligence - ChatGPT

The price of energy exchange in Colombia hit historic lows

The price of energy exchange reached its lowest level in the last year: 101.3 $/kWh on February 8, 2026.