Colombia’s Grupo Cibest Sells Panama Bank for $1.4 Billion
Grupo Cibest, Bancolombia’s parent, sold Panama bank Banistmo for US$1.4 billion — yet it is expanding a wealth and capital-markets...
July 23, 2026Section
Colombia Markets
Daily coverage of Colombia’s financial markets – the MSCI COLCAP index, the peso (COP), Banco de la Republica policy and the oil and banking names that move the Bogota bourse, including Ecopetrol, Bancolombia and Grupo Sura. The Rio Times tracks each BVC trading session, COP moves against the dollar, inflation prints and the fiscal and energy-policy headlines shaping the Andean economy. This hub collects our Colombia stock-market reports and market analysis in English for investors and expats. Return for the latest COLCAP close, Colombian peso exchange-rate moves and corporate news from Bogota.
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso
Colombia's COLCAP slipped 0.19% and the peso rallied 0.88% on July 22. Oil strength and high local rates frame a...
July 23, 2026
Colombia GDP Growth Jumps but Fiscal Stress Deepens
Colombia GDP growth surged to 4.1% in May 2026, beating forecasts, yet a 6.4% fiscal deficit and a contested tax...
July 22, 2026
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso
The COLCAP rose 0.13% to 2,301 and the peso firmed to 3,256 per dollar on Tuesday, buoyed by steadier crude...
July 22, 2026
Colombia’s Ecopetrol Bids $534M for Control of Brava Energia
Colombia's state oil firm Ecopetrol launched a tender offer for an additional ~25% stake in Brava Energia, aiming for 51%...
July 21, 2026
Colombia Critical Minerals Face $4.5B Crime Threat
A study warns Colombia could lose up to US$4.5 billion in potential tax revenue from Colombia critical minerals by 2050...
July 21, 2026
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso
The COLCAP closed flat Monday as a 1.94% jump in oil giant Ecopetrol offset weakness elsewhere, while the peso weakened...
July 21, 2026
Tecnoglass Road Deal, Not Sale, Drives Barranquilla Growth
Tecnoglass, Grupo Argos, and the mayor funded a COP 15,000M road circuit in Barranquilla, creating 150 jobs and aiming to...
July 20, 2026
Ferrari Halts Colombia Sales, Drops 10-Year Importer
Ferrari Colombia has paused new car sales and ended its deal with Autos Italianos after uncovering financial inconsistencies. Learn what...
July 20, 2026