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, 2025Section
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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
Colombian Peso Extends Gains Against Dollar Amid Emerging Market Rally
The Colombian peso strengthened against the US dollar on Thursday morning, continuing a positive trend that began earlier this week....
May 15, 2025
A Strategic Mistake: Colombian Business Leaders Clash with Petro Over Silk Road Accession
Colombia formally joined China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on May 14, 2025, sparking sharp divisions between the government and...
May 14, 2025
Colombian COLCAP Surges 2.70% to Five-Year High Amid Global Trade Optimism
The Colombian stock market posted significant gains yesterday as the MSCI COLCAP index jumped 2.70% to close at 1,699.93 points
May 14, 2025
Colombian Peso Stabilizes at Key Technical Level as Markets Assess Rate Cut Impact
Technical analysis reveals the Colombian peso holding steady against the US dollar on May 14, 2025, with the USD/COP exchange...
May 14, 2025
China Leverages $375B U.S. Trade Surplus to Fund $9.2B Latin American Expansion
China pledged 66 billion yuan ($9.2 billion) in development credit to Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) nations during. Analysis from...
May 13, 2025