Colombia Statistics Chief Resigns Amid Government Transition
DANE director Piedad Urdinola resigns effective July 21, 2026, amid government transition. Claudia Díaz steps in as acting head as...
July 16, 2026Section
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Colombia’s Petro Will Skip His Successor’s Inauguration
Colombia’s Petro confirms he will skip August 7 inauguration, breaking the traditional handover. Fraud claims and a venue standoff stall...
July 16, 2026
Delivery App Rappi Turns Profitable in Colombia
Rappi profitable in Colombia with positive EBITDA and 30% annual growth. Over 50% market share fuels fintech and ad revenue—see...
July 16, 2026
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso
Colombia's COLCAP eased 0.39% to 2,298.73 in a narrow-range session, while the peso firmed to 3,236 per dollar. Oil gains...
July 16, 2026
Family of ‘Ugly Betty’ Creator Fernando Gaitán Sues Over Streaming Rights
The family of 'Ugly Betty' creator Fernando Gaitán sues RCN Televisión over the 2024 Amazon Prime sequel, alleging financial damage...
July 15, 2026
Colombian Bank Serfinanza and Retail Giant Olímpica to Launch Joint Super App
Banco Serfinanza and Grupo Olímpica will bundle banking, supermarkets, and pharmacies into a single Super App by June 30, letting...
July 15, 2026
Colombia Races to Sign Strict Tourism-Registry Overhaul Before August 7 Handover
Colombia races to sign the tourism-registry decree mandating real-time digital verification and platform accountability before the August 7 government handover.
July 15, 2026Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso
Colombia's COLCAP eased 0.39% to 2,298.73 on Tuesday, July 14, tracking softer oil. Full COLCAP market wrap with the day's...
July 15, 2026
UNI2 Microcredito Brings Rural Colombian Loans to the Stock Exchange
UNI2 Microcredito debuts on Colombia's stock exchange after disbursing COP 350 billion to over 50,000 micro-entrepreneurs. Backed by Fundación Mundo...
July 14, 2026