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Grupo Argos president Juan Esteban Calle presented the conglomerate's strategic roadmap for 2027 in an interview with Valora Analitik, with bets on Colombia, Venezuela and the United States.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe Portafolio AI Day, to be held on Tuesday, October 27 in Bogotá, has completed its agenda with the participation of McKinsey, BBVA, Lumu and the National Police. The event will also bring together executives from AWS, Microsoft, Intel, BCG and Bain.
Read the flashPortafolioThe National Government and associations from the cooperative sector signed an agreement to combat the 'gota a gota'. According to the information released, the sector seeks to leverage its presence in different regions of the country and its knowledge of communities' needs to expand financing alternatives.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaEPM recovers only 57 of every 100 pesos it invests in the Caribbean, according to its manager, who expects the De la Espriella government to deliver 800 billion pesos for Afinia by the end of 2026. The company is also awaiting a declaration of economic emergency due to the heat wave.
Read the flashValora AnalitikBanco Falabella launched a portfolio purchase option aimed at consolidating debts on CMR credit cards. According to the bank, the alternative depends on the available credit limit on the CMR card and was created to make it easier for customers to manage their debts.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaDuring his visit to Pereira, Abelardo De La Espriella highlighted business contributions of more than 1 trillion pesos for reconstruction and private support to recover homes and businesses, according to Portafolio.
Read the flashPortafolioColombian company NCS Brands projects expanding its revenue to more than COP 300 billion by 2030 through collections tied to the country's athletes and teams, according to Portafolio. The company combines fashion and football in its growth strategy.
Read the flashPortafolioOnline purchases in Colombia during the Halloween season show spending of $131,500, according to La República. Among the most sought-after products are character costumes, candy molds and decoration items.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaAdecco says nearly 30% of temporary job requests in Colombia are concentrated between November and January. According to the firm, retail, logistics and customer service increase their staffing needs during that period.
Read the flashPortafolioThe De La Espriella government and financial guilds signed an agreement to fight illegal "gota a gota" lending in Colombia. The pact seeks to expand formal credit for micro-businesses and self-employed workers, ease re-banking and strengthen financial education.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe Court established rules to resolve cases in which a wife and a mistress claim the same pension substitution. The court recalled that this benefit is tied to the fundamental rights to social security and to a minimum subsistence income.
Read the flashValora AnalitikColombia's largest financial groups warn about the collapse of private investment and call for it to regain leadership of the economy. Grupo Aval forecasts a slowdown in public spending, which would go from growing 8% this year to 1.5% in 2027, according to Portafolio.
Read the flashPortafolioThe dollar in Colombia closed at 3,145 pesos, driven by the Brent rally, according to Valora Analitik. The currency opened with a bearish bias at 3,172 pesos and hit an intraday high of 3,189; it later recorded a low of 3,136.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable phone, sold out 100% of its pre-orders in Colombia. The devices arrived on October 23 at authorized Mac Center stores and its price is around 15 million pesos.
Read the flashPortafolioSingle-installment credit card payments are gaining ground and are changing shoppers' payment habits, in a context marked by inflation and high interest rates. Consumption posted annual growth of 1.6%, according to the report.
Read the flashPortafolioBankers are weighing alternatives to boost the housing sector, including reviving rate subsidies and expanding lending capacity above 80%, even up to 100%, according to La República.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaEPM reported that it completed the spin-off of Atenea, a measure that will allow Afinia to concentrate its financial measures. The company said the decision was made because that market is characterized by energy losses above 40% and collection levels close to 60%.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaAccording to Dian, electronic invoices endorsed in Radian reached COP 37.1 trillion as of July 2026. The agency reported that the figure rose from COP 11.23 trillion in 2022 to COP 46.7 trillion in 2025, amid the growth of factoring in Colombia.
Read the flashPortafolioGrupo Nutresa seeks to gain ground in Latin America and strengthen its trade in international markets, with recent bets in Ecuador and Venezuela, according to Portafolio. The Colombian company thus expands its presence beyond Colombia.
Read the flashPortafolioFincomercio reports that 12 housing cooperatives (copropiedades) hold more than $1.836 billion invested in its CDATs, with amounts of up to $100 million per residential complex. The cooperative presents this savings system as an option for the funds of these property associations.
Read the flashPortafolioThe Government announced seven commitments to boost Urabá as a logistics and port hub. Among the main announcements is the completion of the Toyo Tunnel and its integration with the Autopista al Mar, according to Valora Analitik.
Read the flashValora AnalitikKingspan joined Grupo Argos' Adopta un Hogar program for the 500 homes in Chocó, contributing thermoacoustic roofs. The company will offer preferential terms to incorporate sandwich-type insulating panels in the roofs of those homes.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe University of Michigan's final consumer sentiment index fell to 48 in October from 48.1 in September, its lowest level in five months, according to the reading published this Friday. Inflation is cited as the factor behind the deterioration in the indicator.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaGrupo Argos president Juan Esteban Calle invited construction companies to join the Adopta un Hogar program, promoted together with Nicky Jam, to deliver 1,000 homes to affected families. The call is to contribute labor, equipment and technical knowledge.
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