Colombia Stock Market Rebounds 2.34% as Ecopetrol Earnings Beat Triggers Bounce
The MSCI COLCAP rose 2.34% to 2,121.95 on Thursday May 14, 2026 — the biggest gain since April. The index...
May 15, 2026Section
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JPMorgan Pitches Latin America as Refuge From AI Bubble Risk
JPMorgan Private Bank's 2026 Latin America outlook, authored by Head of Investment Strategy Nur Cristiani and titled "Between Promise
May 14, 2026
Calarcá Dissidents Kill Four Colombian Soldiers Before Election Vote
Calarcá FARC dissidents killed four Colombian soldiers on May 13, days before the May 31 presidential vote. Petro condemns the...
May 14, 2026
Colombia Stock Market Falls to 2,073 as Cloud Floor Breaks 17 Days Before Vote
The MSCI COLCAP fell 0.73% to 2,073.46 on Wednesday May 13, 2026, a fourth consecutive new 2026 low. The index...
May 14, 2026
Colombia External Debt Jumps Nearly US$30 Billion to 55% of GDP
Colombia's gross external debt reached $252 billion in Feb 2026—up $30B year-on-year. See the public vs. private split and what...
May 13, 2026
Petro Confirms ELN Bombing in Catatumbo, Kills Seven Guerrillas
Colombian President Petro confirmed he ordered an ELN bombing in Catatumbo, killing seven guerrillas amid escalating 2026 conflict.
May 13, 2026
Colombia’s Ecopetrol Posts Worst Q1 Since Pandemic at US$742 Million
Colombia's state-owned Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC; BVC: ECOPETROL) reported a net profit of COP$2.88 trillion (US$742 million) for Q1 2026
May 13, 2026
Court Freezes Petro’s US$5.9 Billion Pension Transfer
Colombia’s top court froze Petro’s decree moving US$5.9B from private pensions to the state, affecting 119,632 workers. See why he...
May 13, 2026
Colombia Stock Market Falls to 2,088 With 18 Days Left Before Presidential Vote
The MSCI COLCAP fell 0.97% (−20.49 points) to 2,088.66 on Tuesday — a third consecutive new 2026 low and the...
May 13, 2026