Economy

Antioquia became the "champion" in tax-funded public works projects again, which sectors will benefit?

The Government of Antioquia announced that the department has once again positioned itself as a national leader in the Tax-funded Public Works (OXI) mechanism.

Petro Government's 2025 Budget Execution Below 88% and Historical Average

The execution of the General National Budget (PGN) in 2025 reached 87.9%, measured as obligations over appropriations, a level 2... below the average recorded between 2000 and 2024.

Cuba's state-owned electricity company forecasts simultaneous blackouts affecting nearly 56% of the island

Cuba's state-owned Electric Union forecasts simultaneous blackouts affecting up to 56% of the country during peak consumption hours, amid an energy crisis worsened by fuel shortages and breakdowns in thermoelectric plants.

This is what digital auctions moved last year in Colombia

The digital auction market in Colombia continues to gain ground within the e-commerce ecosystem. During 2025, one of the main operators in the country consolidated sales for more than $271,397 million, with dynamic monthly behavior and peaks of activity in February and in the last quarter of the year, reflecting a greater entrepreneurial appetite to monetize assets through online platforms.

About Growth

The Dane revealed this Monday that the Colombian economy grew 2.3% in the fourth quarter of last year, which is 0.1 percentage points less than the same period in 2024 (2.4%); while for the full year, growth was 2.6%, when a performance close to or above 2.8% was expected.

S.A.S Digital

More than 15 years ago, this author was the rapporteur coordinator of the law that created Simplified Stock Companies (S.A.S), a reform that silently transformed the economy. The S.A.S was not just a legal reform, it was a redesign of incentives to start, invest, and grow businesses. Today, when this figure is the backbone of the business fabric, it is worth taking stock, not to celebrate the past, but to understand what the future demands: the digital updating of corporate law.

Populism with figures, not serious economic policy

In full 2026 we are witnessing another maneuver by Gustavo Petro's government that should worry anyone who believes in fiscal responsibility and economic rationality. What is presented as a social victory is nothing more than a political move to gain applause and headlines, deliberately ignoring the profound consequences this has on the country's stability.

The Diversification Mirage

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Falling off the bicycle

Former Superintendent of Industry and Commerce 17.02.2026 23:17 Updated: 17.02.2026 23:17

Cycling in Colombia: A USD 208 million market driving the transformation of its leading brands

In Colombia, the bicycle market reached an estimated value of USD 208.6 million in 2025, with a projected annual growth close to 6.8% in the coming years, demonstrating sustained demand for both mobility and sports practice.

The fiduciary sector generated a record in managed assets in 2025, reaching 1,110 trillion pesos

The association indicated that this level constitutes the highest historical record for the sector. Photo: Istock

Banco de la República released a coin made 100% of gold: this is its denomination

In the vast catalog of Colombian numismatic emissions, few pieces spark as much interest and reverence as the commemorative coin for the fiftieth anniversary of the Bank of the Republic.