Colombia’s Fiscal Watchdog Calls the Government’s Sums Too Rosy
Colombia fiscal deficit alarm grows as the independent watchdog CARF says the government understates spending and debt could near a...
June 26, 2026Section
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Cemex Sells Most of Its Colombia Business and Heads North
Cemex is selling most of its Colombia operations for about 555 million dollars, much of it to Holcim, as the...
June 26, 2026
Colombia’s Central Bank Faces a Rate Test as Power Shifts
Colombia central bank meets June 30 with rates at 11.25% as inflation hits 5.6%—above target—and a new government takes power...
June 26, 2026
Colombia’s Stock Market Steadies as the Election Storm Clears
Colombia stock market steadies: COLCAP fell just 0.42% to 2,261 on June 25 as de la Espriella's win was confirmed...
June 26, 2026
Colombia’s Transition Begins: What De la Espriella’s Handover Means for Foreigners
Colombia transition De la Espriella is under way: cabinet forming, US crime coalition planned, 90-day security push ahead. What residents...
June 26, 2026
Why Bank of America Says Ecopetrol Could Still Fall Nearly 30 Percent
Bank of America kept a sell view on Ecopetrol even after Colombia's market-friendly election, warning the shares could drop nearly...
June 25, 2026
JPMorgan’s TIGRE Plan: How to Read Colombia’s New Government
JPMorgan's TIGRE framework for Colombia spans trade, investment, growth, fiscal reform and security—but warns a one-point win risks stalling Congress.
June 25, 2026
Colombia’s Gas Is Running Out Just as a Drought Threatens Its Power
Colombia gas reserves fell 16.8% in 2025 to 1,717 gigacubic feet—down 54.6% since 2018. With El Niño above 60% likely,...
June 25, 2026
Colombia’s Stock Market Falls a Third Day as the Peso Softens
Colombia stock market COLCAP plunged 3.24% to 2,271 on June 24—its steepest loss yet—as a contested election recount demand spread...
June 25, 2026