Economy

Surcharge on wealth tax "can lead some financial entities back to losses": Grupo Aval

The 1.6% surcharge on the financial sector within the new business wealth tax generates repercussions for the banking sector and, subsequently, for the pockets of Colombians...

Tourism is already the second sector generating the most foreign exchange in the country, with US$11 billion

At the opening of the 45th Anato Tourist Showcase, the president of the guild, Paula Cortés Calle, highlighted that tourism has consolidated as the second largest generator of foreign exchange in the country, with annual revenues of close to US$11 billion and more than 900,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Economic Emergency: The Five Decrees Issued by Petro Under the Guise of Facing the Winter Crisis

Under the framework of the economic emergency, President Gustavo Petro's government issued decrees 0173, 0174, 0175, 0176, and 0177 of 2026, a package of urgent measures designed to mitigate the effects of floods in the departments of Córdoba, Antioquia, La Guajira, Sucre, Bolívar, Cesar, Magdalena, and Chocó.

How Much Do the Main Personal Hygiene Products Cost in Caracas in 2026

We explain how much it costs to maintain personal hygiene in Caracas this 2026. Here are the updated prices.

Antioquia surpassed the national average in employment in 2025, but faces regional and labor quality gaps

During the first half of 2025, Antioquia recorded 3,330,154 employed individuals, representing a 5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was almost two percentage points above the national average, solidifying the department as one of the most dynamic in job creation.

Loan of US$25 million approved for highway whose total cost is US$33 million

With 90 votes in favor, the National Assembly approved a US$25 million loan with OPEC Fund for International Development to build the Masaya–Sabana Grande highway in Managua. These are the details of the project and its financial conditions.

Art in Sisal

Juan Francisco Carazo Moreno is the owner of the business Artesanías El Heneki, a talented artisan from Somoto, Madriz who transforms the natural fiber.

National egg production reaches 3.2 million boxes in January 2026

In Nicaragua, egg production continues to strengthen as one of the important activities within the livestock sector, guaranteeing a constant supply of this basic food in Nicaraguan homes.

President Petro's Interest Relief Will Come at a High Cost: The Country's Debt Will Increase by $310 Billion in the Future

The 2025 fiscal figures presented a better outlook than expected by the Ministry of Finance, mainly due to interest savings derived from debt management and the appreciation of the Colombian peso against the dollar. That is, the government balanced its books a little more, however, an analysis reveals that future debt grew by COP $310 trillion.

No Air

Portafolio Journalist 02.25.2026 00:02 Updated: 02.25.2026 00:02

Strategic Minerals

Colombia usually arrives late to booms. It arrived late to the oil boom, late to coal, and late to industrialization; if it doesn't correct its course, it will also arrive late to critical minerals. The world is experiencing an unprecedented expansion in data center computing. The International Energy Agency estimates that global demand for strategic minerals (copper, nickel, lithium, cobalt, rare earths, and high-purity gold) could multiply by four by 2040. Copper demand alone could grow by more than 40% in the next decade. However, Colombia, despite its broad geological potential, behaves as if this revolution does not exist.

It's Chaos

International trade expert. 02/24/2026 22:46 Updated: 02/24/2026 22:46