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Advertising network Flint announced an investment of more than US$5 million to turn Bogotá into its regional hub. The company operates in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru and aims to strengthen its capabilities from the Colombian capital.
Read the flashPortafolioGovernment entities will have to rationalize spending on year-end celebrations, according to the reported guidance. The expenses to be reviewed include gatherings, receptions and banquets that are exclusively festive.
Read the flashPortafolioJosé Ignacio López of Anif warned that the lack of fiscal measures in Colombia would put health, subsidies and pensions at risk, and would also affect the State's payroll, according to Portafolio. The warning comes amid the possibility that an economic rescue law will not be approved.
Read the flashPortafolioCrude oil prices fell to a near four-week low amid ongoing peace negotiations. Brent was heading toward its lowest close since October 7, while WTI hit its lowest level since October 14 for a second consecutive day, according to La República.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe Bolsa Mercantil de Colombia (BMC) reported that its revenues and profits increased through September. According to the BMC, Atra-e, its invoice trading market, quadrupled the value traded.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe Gran Salón Ferretero will take place in Bogotá with the participation of more than 300 brands and buyers from more than 30 countries. According to the published information, the hardware industry moves more than $18 billion and contributes up to 3% of GDP, in an event aimed at opening new markets for the sector.
Read the flashPortafolioColombia's DIAN is holding vehicle auctions in November with prices starting at 8.1 million pesos, according to Portafolio. Bids are placed through El Martillo del Banco Popular, a platform where interested parties must meet the established requirements and deadlines to take part.
Read the flashPortafolioBancolombia will launch a new digital storefront on Mercado Libre aimed at those affected by the earthquake. The project seeks to offer sales opportunities to more than 12,000 small businesses in places such as Pereira and Cartago.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe dollar surged on Tuesday in Colombia, rising nearly $50 in a session marked by tensions in the Middle East. The market is also closely watching the economic rescue law and the Banco de la República's decisions, according to Valora Analitik.
Read the flashValora AnalitikFinance Minister Miguel Gómez denied that he requested résumés from lawmakers in exchange for votes. His response came after former President Álvaro Uribe barred his party's lawmakers from handing résumés to the Government.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaBimbo marks 30 years of operations in Colombia and is preparing a new growth stage in the country, with bets aimed at winning over consumers and strengthening its presence in the region, according to Valora Analitik.
Read the flashValora AnalitikForbes Spain's list of the 100 richest Spaniards of 2026 includes 28 women, according to the outlet. The publication details the country's largest fortunes, who rises and falls compared with the previous edition and which new fortunes join the ranking. Among the new entries is Ana Botín, at number 97.
Read the flashforbes.esThe De la Espriella government set a deadline for the Ley Rescate to be approved. The bill, known as the Ley Rescate, is already in the hands of the Congress of the Republic, according to Valora Analitik.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe governor of Antioquia presented a proposed austerity plan worth $26 billion. Among the measures put forward is reducing the number of ministries from 18 to seven.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaOpenAI said ChatGPT processes one-fifth the volume of search queries handled by Google, according to The Verge. The company presented the figure as a sign that its tool is closing the gap with Google's search engine.
Read the flashThe VergeHotel industry executives in Medellín expressed support for the POT as a tool to regulate tourist housing. According to the hoteliers, there is an oversupply that is already affecting those who invested in short-term rental apartments.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaColombian conglomerate Nutresa rules out carrying out further share buybacks in 2026 and presented its strategy to face the El Niño phenomenon. The company expects its acquisitions, including Presto, Tío Rico and La Universal, to begin showing up in its balance sheet during 2027.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe World Bank forecasts a 10% increase in food prices, according to the institution's warning reported by La República. The organization attributes the forecast to a "perfect storm" caused by three simultaneous crises: the military escalation in the Middle East, trade disruptions in the Black Sea and the impact of an El Niño phenomenon.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaVenezuela's oil exports held steady in October, according to La República. The outlet notes that the country's crude production and exports have rebounded this year, approaching levels seen before sanctions were imposed.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaA multinational invested more than US$5 million in Medellín to expand its logistics capacity in Colombia. With this contribution, the company's investment in the country rises to US$20 million and aims to strengthen infrastructure for food storage.
Read the flashValora AnalitikArgentina's TGN will hold a tender to finance the Vaca Muerta pipeline, La República reported. Pizarro said TGS is open to financing alternatives for a project expected to transport up to 13 million cubic meters per day.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaColombia's Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) presented the draft of its 2027-2028 Regulatory Agenda, a proposal that includes 40 initiatives to review competition conditions, the operation of telecommunications networks and the quality of services users receive in Colombia. According to the text, one of the issues that will receive the most attention is one the publication does not detail.
Read the flashEnter.coUnilever aims to save US$1.11 billion by 2029 in order to boost its recovery. Fernández, at the helm of the company, is transforming the Anglo-Dutch firm into a business focused exclusively on home and personal care.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaMeta has tapped the market to raise up to $25 billion in debt to fund its spending on data centers and artificial intelligence. With the move, the company joins Microsoft, Alphabet and Oracle in the race to issue debt to sustain their multibillion-dollar investments in the technology. Citigroup and Morgan are taking part in the placement.
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