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According to Dane, Armenia recorded the largest increase in the cost of living between January and September, at 6.55%, while Medellín led the annual variation, according to the city report published by Portafolio.
Read the flashPortafolioA Michael Page study found that seven in ten companies face difficulties hiring staff because candidates have high salary expectations, according to Portafolio. Companies want to expand their teams but run into pay expectations that complicate selection processes.
Read the flashPortafolioXM warned that Colombia has 38 days left to store enough water in its reservoirs ahead of El Niño. Water inflows stand at 60.51% of the historical average and reservoir levels are slightly above 76%, while the target is 80%.
Read the flashValora AnalitikA draft decree sets out two schemes for the State to cover the risk of pensions tied to the minimum wage. One option would be a single payment for the actuarial shortfall; the other envisages annual transfers based on payments and reserves, according to Portafolio.
Read the flashPortafolioA technology multinational is landing in Colombia with the goal of transforming buying and selling decisions in commerce, according to Valora Analitik. The company arrives in the country after receiving a US$180 million investment.
Read the flashValora AnalitikMedellín is allocating nearly COP 700 billion in utility subsidies aimed at income strata 1, 2 and 3. According to the information published by Portafolio, households in stratum 1 receive relief of up to 60% on the cost of their basic services.
Read the flashPortafolioParaguay joined Pax Silica, the U.S. State Department's main initiative on artificial intelligence and supply chain security, according to the outlet La República. The announcement is part of U.S. efforts to reinforce the AI supply chain.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe Ibex closed the session up 0.23% at 19,033.30 points, in a day marked by the so-called "Brazil effect". According to the outlet, Lula's victory in Brazil is hurting Telefónica and Santander and holding back the index, which is fighting for the 19,000 mark. The newspaper notes that the Brazil effect went from a boost to a drag in just three weeks.
Read the flashmerca2.esConstructora Bolívar sold 6,000 homes in the first half of the year and maintains its COP 3 trillion target for this year, according to statements from its president, Julián Perdomo. The executive said each of its regional units contributes close to COP 1 trillion to the company's revenue.
Read the flashPortafolioA Portafolio analysis reviews what ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Meta AI do with users' conversations and warns about the information that should not be shared in those chats. According to the text, contracts, passwords and banking data require care, even if the history is deleted afterwards.
Read the flashPortafolioPanasonic chose Colombia as the base to relaunch its refrigeration business in Latin America. According to the outlet, the brand's plan initially focuses on higher value-added segments.
Read the flashPortafolioAnthropic, the company behind the Claude artificial intelligence model, has begun the process to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The company filed documentation with the SEC for its stock market debut and reported payment commitments of US$417 billion for additional capabilities.
Read the flashValora AnalitikMexican chain Oxxo aims to triple its operation in Colombia with an expansion plan that would take it to 2,000 stores, adding 1,360 new locations. The company expects to close this year with about 700 stores in the country.
Read the flashPortafolioJPMorgan removed its neutral rating on Telefónica, downgraded it to underweight and cut its price target to 3.20 euros. The operator plunged 8% on the IBEX 35 and its shares hit intraday lows around 3.10 euros.
Read the flashmerca2.esThe upcoming fiscal adjustment law in Colombia would include measures to broaden the taxpayer base and fight informality. The proposal contemplates strengthening the Dian's tools to identify those required to file income tax returns, according to Portafolio.
Read the flashPortafolioGalaxy Research argues in a note that bitcoin's bear market ended in June and that the asset has entered an accumulation phase. The firm points to an accumulation window with the price 35% below its 2025 high.
Read the flashmerca2.esColombian exports have grown 22.1%, but the trade deficit and access barriers shape the bilateral agenda with Brazil, according to Portafolio. The outlet outlines the changes Colombia needs to sell an additional US$1.6 billion to the Brazilian market, in a context marked by Lula's victory.
Read the flashPortafolioSamsung Innovation Campus opened a call in Colombia with 180 free spots for young people interested in artificial intelligence. The program allows participants to learn Python programming and gain machine learning knowledge without paying tuition. The call opened on October 26, 2026.
Read the flashEnter.coColombia's Chamber of Representatives will meet on Tuesday to address procedural flaws in the pension reform. The session will examine the articles that the Constitutional Court ruled had not been properly debated in the legislature.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaAvianca confirmed a new alliance that will include flights between Barcelona and a city in the Middle East. According to the published information, the operation is part of the strategic agreement through which the airline seeks to expand its international offering.
Read the flashValora AnalitikBanco de Bogotá issued recommendations to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. The bank specifically warns about smishing, a type of fraud that consists of sending information or requesting data through text messages.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe dollar in Colombia closed at 3,130 pesos, its lowest quote in more than a month, in a volatile session with a marked downward correction. With that close, the currency approaches the 3,100 support level.
Read the flashValora AnalitikA pension counter-reform proposal eliminates the obligation to contribute to Colpensiones on income of up to 2.3 minimum wages. According to the initiative, Colombians could again choose a fund and recover their savings if they do not retire.
Read the flashValora AnalitikAccording to a 2026 index reported by Valora Analitik, Colombia ranks second among the least competitive tax systems in the OECD. The outlet presents the ranking of the bloc's most competitive tax systems.
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