Colombia’s Strategic Pivot to China Sparks Trade Tensions and Domestic Debate
Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrived in Beijing on May 11 2025 to formalize negotiations for joining China’s Belt. Analysis from...
May 13, 2025Section
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Colombia Grants Asylum to Panama’s Ex-President After 16-Month Embassy Refuge
Colombia granted political asylum to former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli on May 10, 2025, enabling his departure
May 12, 2025
Latin America’s Food Prices Hit Record Highs: Argentina and Uruguay Lead Regional Surge
Data from national statistics agencies and private sector analysts show that Latin America faces a new reality: food costs have...
May 9, 2025
Latin America’s Workweek Shrinks: What Businesses Face as Labor Laws Tighten
Explore how Latin America’s workweek shrinks as labor laws tighten. Discover what businesses face with these changes ahead. Labor laws...
May 9, 2025
Colombia’s Inflation Rises to 5.16% in April, Defying Forecasts and Pressuring Policy
Colombia’s inflation rises to 5.16% in April 2025 surpassing forecasts and increasing pressure on economic policy. Analysis from The Rio...
May 9, 2025
Colombian Equities Reach One-Month High as Market Rebounds on Sectoral Strength
The Colombian stock market rallied on Thursday as the COLCAP index climbed 0.86% to close at 1 655.15 points. Coverage...
May 9, 2025
Colombian Peso Posts Significant Gains as Dollar Retreats on Trade, Oil Dynamics
The Colombian peso surged against the US dollar Thursday, with USD/COP dropping 45.10 points or 1.05% to close at 4,252.65....
May 9, 2025
Colombia’s COLCAP Hangs Near Lows After Energy Woes Weigh
Data from Trading Economics show the COLCAP index closed at 1,641.08 on May 7, down 7.43 points or 0.45%. It...
May 8, 2025
Colombian Peso Gains on Dollar Amid Tariff Fears and Oil Surge
TradingView’s 1-hour chart on May 8, 2025, at 07:16 UTC reveals the USD/COP pair at 4,283.0. The chart shows a...
May 8, 2025