Economy

Santa Maria Investment Group and Royal Capital Seal Alliance to Channel Investment Between Colombia and the Emirates

Santa Maria Investment Group and Royal Capital seal alliance. Photo: Courtesy

Petro Government Spent Much More Than It Had: Fiscal Deficit, Excluding Interest, Grew by $60 Trillion Between 2023 and 2025

The cash flow problems of Gustavo Petro's Government seem to be getting worse and worse. Proof of this is that its fiscal deficit excluding interest payments (primary deficit) closed at 3.4% of GDP in 2025. In simple terms, without considering debt interest, the National Government spent $63 trillion more than it received in revenue.

Residential segment leads Prosegur Alarms' growth in Colombia, with a 15% increase in customers

Prosegur Alarms reports 5% growth in Colombia during 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Six former Finance Ministers oppose Petro's proposal to impose mandatory investments: 'It's a terrible idea'

Portafolio Journalist 02.18.2026 07:38 Updated: 02.18.2026 07:38

After letter from former finance ministers, Petro backs the idea of mandatory investments, what are they?

President Gustavo Petro reiterated his intention to implement mandatory investments to address the winter wave affecting several departments...

DIAN Requirements and Visits: How to Handle Them and What Documents to Have Ready for a Smooth Experience?

The key is not to beat the tax authority, but to keep everything clear. Photo: Courtesy - DIAN / A.P.I.

Year of the Horse: Colombia's Equine Industry Moves $6 Trillion Annually and is a World Power in Genetics

Colombia's equine industry generates nearly $6 trillion annually, mobilizes around 480,000 jobs, and positions the country as a world power in genetics.

MIFIC reports price stability in the capital's markets

The Ministry of Development, Industry and Commerce (MIFIC) presented the comparative report on basic basket prices in five markets in Managua.

Know the entrepreneurship promotion activities as of February 16, 2026

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The Regime Is Not a Monolithic Rock

Sociologist Óscar René Vargas maintains that the Ortega-Murillo regime is going through internal fissures amid a scenario marked by structural poverty, dependence on remittances, investment stagnation, and an increase in banking profits.

The Regime Is Not a Monolithic Rock

Sociologist Óscar René Vargas maintains that the Ortega-Murillo regime is experiencing internal fissures amid a scenario marked by structural poverty, dependence on remittances, stagnating investment, and increasing banking profits.

Sugar Crisis: Sugarcane Producers Warn of Falling Prices, Imports, and Insecurity

The Colombian Association of Sugarcane Producers and Suppliers (Procaña) expressed concern about the complex social and economic situation facing the sugarcane sector in Colombia. The sector faces high pressure due to falling sugar prices, dollar depreciation, ethanol imports, deteriorating security in production areas, and reduced productivity caused by rain. Procaña warns that this situation threatens 280,000 formal jobs and calls on the government for improved rural security and policies to protect the sector's sustainability.