Economy

Rentals in Colombia: 7 out of 10 searches were for renting housing and not buying

The Colombian real estate market changed pace in 2025. Buying a home stopped being the first option for many households and renting took the lead...

Fintech Market in Colombia: How to Strengthen This Industry and What Risks Lie Ahead?

Fintech Market in Colombia: How to Strengthen This Industry and What Risks Lie Ahead?

Global Insurance Market in Latin America Enters Moderation Phase After Years of Increases

There is a need to raise more awareness among Colombians about the importance of insurance. Photo: Image generated with Artificial Intelligence - ChatGPT

Andi Draws a Line: 'Defense of Minimum Wage Hike Before the Council of State is Solely the Executive's Responsibility'

Bruce Mac Master, president of Andi. Photo: César Melgarejo/Portafolio

Rubber Sector Breaks 2025 Target: Revenue Exceeds 119% and Exports Grow 43%

2025 revenue reached $1.078 million, exceeding the annual target by 19.3%. Photo: Courtesy

Guyana's oil growth potential increases as tensions ease in Venezuela

Guyana, a small oil-producing nation that is already one of the world's fastest-growing economies, has a window of opportunity for further expansion amid current U.S. activity in neighboring Venezuela, geopolitical and oil experts said ahead of the Guyana Energy Conference. Reuters [...]

Cocoa Exports Grew 56% to $413 Million in 2025

Cocoa exports totaled US$413.1 million in 2025, 56% more than in 2024. Photo: iStock

Antioquia's Economy Grew 2.8% in 2025, Exceeding National Average

Antioquia's economy reportedly grew by 2.8% in 2025, surpassing the national average of 2.6%, according to official figures from Dane and projections from the EIA University Think Tank. The region's economic dynamism was primarily driven by private sector activities, contrasting with national growth, which was largely attributed to increased public spending.

Are you on Datacrédito? These are the financing options for those reported

Access to credit for people reported in credit bureaus is still perceived as a complex process. However, various financial entities have begun to offer alternatives to "rescue" the finances of those who have been left behind by the banking system due to an unfavorable credit score, facilitating their return to formal credit. Options such as payroll loans, digital loans, cooperative solutions, or having a joint guarantor can alleviate their finances in case of being reported or having an unfavorable credit score.

What Mexico Has Gained and Lost in Its Economic Relationship with Chavista Venezuela

Venezuela went from being a trading partner of Mexico in the early 2000s to now representing 0.005% of national imports. The deterioration of the Venezuelan economy, exacerbated since 2013 with severe contractions in Venezuelan GDP, has affected the bilateral trade relationship in recent years, during which Mexican companies withdrew from the country due to the risk of non-payment and lack of legal certainty. Today, trade between the two countries has experienced a rebound in foreign direct investment coming to Mexico and in remittances that migrants send to their families in Venezuela, while political gestures of closeness are maintained.

Thanks to the contribution of the people of Medellín, more than 11 tons of aid have been collected for Urabá and Córdoba

Solidarity was felt strongly again in Medellín; this is the conclusion that could be drawn from the data provided by the District of the capital...

Minimum wage 2026: the calculation error that entangles the debate on productivity

The debate over setting the minimum wage has returned to the center of public conversation after the temporary suspension of the decree that increased it by 23.7% for 2026.