Economy

Judicial liquidation process of Rédito S.A. for illegal money collection ends

Portafolio Journalist 02.17.2026 07:06 Updated: 02.17.2026 07:06

INIDE: Evolution of the Consumer Price Index for January 2026

Inflation in January, measured by the monthly variation of the CPI, was 0.49 percent (0.17% in January 2025). Meanwhile, year-on-year inflation was 3.03 percent.

Dairy Production Reaches 29.9 Million Gallons in January 2026

Nicaragua's dairy sector continues to consolidate as a fundamental pillar for the development of the agricultural sector, allowing it to dynamize local economies and position itself.

Economy under Petro has grown 13.6%, lower than Duque's government despite the pandemic

The National Administrative Department of Statistics (Dane) revealed the growth figures for the fourth quarter of 2025 and the total year. The ba...

Unions say no agreement reached at minimum wage negotiation table, are $2 million guaranteed?

Once the State Council provisionally suspended the minimum wage increase, the Permanent Commission for the Concertation of Salary and Labor Policies meeting was convened to reach an agreement on said salary. The issue is that the Minister of Labor, Antonio Sanguino, assured that an agreement was reached with most business guilds to maintain the increase at 23.7% in the transitory decree that the Executive must obligatorily issue, but the guilds' interpretation is that it was a unilateral decision. The truth is that the Government will issue the transitory decree in the coming days, as requested by the judicial body. This document will maintain the basic minimum wage for 2026 at $1,750,905 per month and $2 million with transport allowance. Does this guarantee that companies will maintain the salary in this range?

Basic basket increases by 428 córdobas in January, surpassing 21,000 córdobas

Dry cheese, tortillas, and chicken led the increase in the basic basket, exceeding 21,249 córdobas in January 2026, according to official INIDE figures.

Energy Analysis Report: February 17, 2026

The International Energy Agency (IEA) once again undermined the basis of oil prices with the publication of its latest report. The report projects, on the one hand, a significant supply surplus for the year and, on the other, a reduction in demand.

Peruvian Economy Exceeded Expectations, Showing 3.44% Growth During 2025

A growth of 3.44% in production compared to the 3.33% achieved in 2024. Photo: Istock

Petro affirms that energy tariffs should fall because the country's reservoirs are at high levels

President Gustavo Petro Photo: Screenshot @infopresidencia

This is how the airport surcharge and the rate per hundred meters for taxis in 2026 were set

The District Secretariat of Mobility has formalized the new fare system that will govern individual public transport service (taxis) in the capital during the year 2026.

Ferrocarriles del Pacífico Must Pay Nearly $100 Billion Following Ruling in Favor of ANI

The Administrative Tribunal of Cundinamarca confirmed the National Infrastructure Agency's (ANI) decision to terminate the concession contract of Ferrocarriles del Pacífico (FDP) and upheld that the company must pay COP 97.969 billion for damages caused. The judicial determination concludes a process that lasted over six years.

Minhacienda prepares package of measures for SMEs due to minimum wage increase

The National Government is advancing a package of measures for companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the aim of facilitating the adjustment of the 23.7% minimum wage increase and protecting formal employment.