Economy

What will the minimum wage be for 2026 after the suspension of the 23% increase?

Portafolio Journalist 02/13/2026 11:09 Updated: 02/13/2026 11:09

Puerto Antioquia has moved more than 7,200 jobs in Urabá and trained 400 people in port roles

Puerto Antioquia has been a reality for a week now. After 13 years of management, about 40 months of work, and an investment oscillating between 770...

Major fire breaks out at a Havana refinery

A large-scale fire occurred this Friday at the Ñico López refinery in Havana, generating a dense column of smoke visible over a large part of the Cuban capital. Authorities reported that the fire was controlled, without detailing the causes or reporting victims yet.

Restriction on meat exports would put US$148.5 million and 97.3% of regional income at risk, says Analdex

Beef exports totaled US$148.5 million in 2025. Photo: iStock

Ecopetrol's Fourth Quarter Profits Projected Between $1 Billion and $2 Billion, the Lowest of 2025

Ecopetrol's earnings could have fallen in the fourth quarter of 2025. Photo: Courtesy: Ecopetrol

What is known about how the US sells Venezuela's oil and sends money to Delcy Rodríguez's government

Surprise, confusion, concern, relief, optimism, a lot of uncertainty... These were some of the many emotions and feelings experienced by Venezuelans on January 3rd when US President Donald Trump said that from now on his country would take the reins of the Venezuelan oil industry. BBC 'The oil business in Venezuela [...]

US Eases Sanctions on Venezuelan Energy Sector, Allows Major Oil Companies to Resume Operations in the Country

The United States eased sanctions on Venezuela's energy sector on Friday, issuing two general licenses that allow global energy companies to resume oil and gas operations in the OPEC member country and also authorize other companies to negotiate contracts for new investments in energy operations in Venezuela. The [...]

Labor unions ask to issue a new minimum wage decree under the same conditions and announce protests

For the CUT, the provisional suspension constitutes a setback in social matters. Photo: Social network X @cutcolombia

Bogota and San Andres Lead the Most Economical Options for Valentine's Day Travel in Colombia in 2026

Portafolio Journalist 13.02.2026 10:06 Updated: 13.02.2026 15:55

The doubts left by the suspension of the minimum wage for 2026

The doubts left by the suspension of the minimum wage for 2026

What comes after the suspension of the decree that increased the minimum wage by 23% for 2026

Portafolio Journalist 02/13/2026 10:03 Updated: 02/13/2026 10:03

Execution of the 2025 Budget Expenditure Increased, But Fiscal Space Reduced in a High Deficit Year

The fiscal crisis has created major challenges for budget execution. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.