Economy

MinHacienda confirms economic emergency due to climate crisis: "Around $8 trillion would be needed"

In the Council of Ministers taking place in Córdoba, the National Government confirmed that it has asked the Constitutional Court to lift the measure that s...

French Wine and Spirits Exports Fall 8% in 2025 Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Tariffs

In the case of the US, wine exports recorded a 21% drop. Photo: EFE

Japan's largest companies strengthen their relationship with Colombia through a new coffee program

In 2025, Colombia exported 682,000 60-kilo bags of coffee to the Japanese market. Photo: Courtesy

How many roses will be sold in Colombia for Valentine's Day season: these are Don Eloy's projections

Rosas Don Eloy expects to serve more than 1,700 clients during the Valentine's Day season. Photo: Courtesy Rosas Don Eloy

Petro Government asks to lower energy prices due to high reservoir levels in Colombia

The Petro Government launched a direct call to energy generators to reduce electricity prices and protect users, in...

Oil company BP confirms it is seeking an OFAC license to work on the gas field between Venezuela and Trinidad

BP is seeking a license from the United States government to develop its Manakin-Cocuina gas field, which crosses the maritime border between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela, its interim CEO, Carol Howle, told Reuters on Tuesday. Reuters Since the United States' capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, several energy companies have been trying to advance their projects in the South American country, including Shell with its Dragon and Manatee projects and BP with Manakin.

What happened this year? Colombian Hass avocado did not shine at the 2026 Super Bowl: "CorpoHass exported nothing"

In recent years, the participation of Colombian Hass avocado in the Super Bowl has received significant media coverage. A Google search is enough to find that this fruit shone or stood out in previous editions due to the usual massive consumption of guacamole. The truth is that the producing guild of this crop in Colombia recognizes that this year was not the case.

Electrolux closes 2025 with historic growth in appliance sales in Colombia

In volume, the company achieved increases of up to 64%. Photo: Courtesy

Inflation surge in January most affected vulnerable and middle class in Colombia, due to minimum wage?

The inflation rebound for January 2026 had a stronger impact on vulnerable and middle-class households, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from Dane...

Cuba Runs Out of Aviation Fuel in a New Episode of US Oil Siege

Cuba ran out of aviation fuel this Monday, forcing international airlines to implement emergency measures such as technical stops, flight suspensions, and route adjustments, in a new episode of the oil siege driven by the United States that exacerbates the island's economic and energy crisis.

40,000 Hectares of Mining Concession Granted to Chinese Company Nicaragua Xinxin Linze Minera Group

Nicaragua granted two mining concessions to a Chinese company for almost 40,000 hectares in Bluefields, Siuna, and Bocay. The permits are valid for 25 years and include per-hectare payments and a 3% royalty on one of the lots.

40,000 Hectares of Mining Concessions Granted to Chinese Firm

The Nicaraguan government granted nearly 40,000 hectares of mining concessions to a Chinese company, reinforcing the extractive model of the Ortega-Murillo regime and the influence of Chinese capital in strategic sectors of the country.