Colombia’s Oil and Gas Production Hits Historic Lows
Colombia's oil and gas production has plummeted to levels not seen since 2022, according to recent data from the Colombian...
May 19, 2025Section
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Colombian Peso Holds Ground at 4,180 Against Dollar in Narrowing Trading Range
As of May 19, 2025, the USD/COP exchange rate stands at 4,180.5, showing a slight decline of 0.24% from the...
May 19, 2025
China’s Strategic Investments in Colombia’s Infrastructure Before the Belt and Road
Colombia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs announced the nation’s intent to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative in 2025. However,...
May 16, 2025
Cocaine and Gold Fuel Ecuador’s Militarized Clash with Colombian Rebels
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared three Colombian criminal factions-Comandos de la Frontera, Frente Oliver Sinisterra
May 16, 2025
Colombian Peso Extends Recovery Amid Emerging Market Rally and Technical Support
The Colombian peso strengthened further against the US dollar on May 15, 2025, continuing a positive trend that began earlier...
May 16, 2025
Extortion Gangs Choke Colombia’s Oil and Farm Heartland
Puerto Gaitán Colombia’s oil-rich hub faces a grim resurgence of extortionist gangs threatening its economic vitality. Analysis from The Rio...
May 15, 2025
Colombia’s Economy Climbs 2.7% in 2025, Faces Industrial Hurdles
Colombia’s economy expanded 2.7% in the first quarter of 2025, the National Administrative Department of Statistics
May 15, 2025
China Opens Doors to Latin America with Visa-Free Policy
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced on May 15, 2025, that Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay gain visa-free...
May 15, 2025
Colombian Stock Market Retreats 1.28% After Hitting Five-Year High
Colombian equities pulled back on Wednesday as the COLCAP index fell 1.28% to close at 1,678.16 points. The decline followed...
May 15, 2025