Colombia’s New Land Law Shifts Rural Property Sales to State Control
Colombia’s government has enacted a new law that changes how rural land can be sold in prioritized regions. In February...
June 3, 2025Section
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Colombian Stocks Retreat Sharply as Technical Weakness and Global Volatility Hit Sentiment
The Colombian stock market lost ground over the last 24 hours, with the MSCI COLCAP index closing at 1,608.90
June 3, 2025
Colombian Peso Faces Key Test as Dollar Rebounds from Recent Lows
Official exchange rate data and technical charts confirm a clear shift in the Colombian peso’s trajectory since May 29, 2025.
June 3, 2025
Colombian President’s Security Crisis Exposes Cartel Militarization and Governance Struggles
Colombian President Gustavo Petro canceled public appearances and silenced his social media accounts for 48 hours last week.
June 1, 2025
Colombia’s Unemployment Drops to Historic Lows in April 2025
Colombia’s labor market shows remarkable progress, reports the Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística
May 30, 2025
Colombia’s Oil Giant Ecopetrol: The Anchor Holding an Economy—and the Weight of Its Future
Ecopetrol, Colombia’s state-controlled oil company, remains the backbone of the nation’s economy. In 2024, it generated $133.3 trillion
May 30, 2025
Colombian Stocks Break Key Support as Banking Giant Leads Decline
Colombian equities suffered a notable setback Thursday as the COLCAP index fell 0.65% to 1,636.59 points, marking a critical technical
May 30, 2025
Colombian Peso Breaks Technical Barriers in Aggressive Dollar Decline
Trading data from multiple financial platforms reveals the Colombian peso mounted an aggressive assault against the US dollar
May 30, 2025
Colombia Raises Oil and Mining Taxes to Close $1.57 Billion Fiscal Shortfall
Colombia’s government has raised taxes on oil, gold, and dozens of industries to combat a fiscal deficit exacerbated by declining
May 29, 2025