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According to Asomicrofinanzas, the earthquake left 2.25 trillion pesos in microcredits affected and hit 183,254 clients in Colombia. Of the affected clients, 71.2% belong to strata 1 and 2, and 52.4% work in agriculture.
Read the flashValora AnalitikJuriscoop and OpenCard launched JurisOne, a platform that will allow cooperatives, banks and companies to offer accounts, cards, loans and payments under their own brands, according to La República.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaBusinessman Gilinski has expanded his portfolio through Nutresa with a series of acquisitions that include the hamburger chain Presto, as well as deals for ice cream, confectionery and packaging companies such as Mimo's and Yupi, according to Portafolio.
Read the flashPortafolioAntioquia was the region that contributed most to Colombia's hydropower generation in September, according to Valora Analitik. Sector regulatory entities have stressed the importance of having levels above 80% to face the El Niño phenomenon.
Read the flashValora AnalitikColombia closed the second quarter of 2026 with 49.6 million mobile internet accesses and 10.78 million fixed connections, according to figures from the Ministry of ICT. Fiber optics keeps the lead among households and businesses, while 5G continues to gain ground in mobile networks.
Read the flashEnter.coAn analysis by Banco de Bogotá concludes that industry was the sector most affected economically by the earthquake and that its weakness extended through the end of the third quarter, with no clear signs of recovery.
Read the flashPortafolioArtificial intelligence agents that promise to handle internet tasks on behalf of their users are hitting a barrier in the financial sector. Major US banks, including Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, are taking steps to block or limit these tools' access, according to Enter.co.
Read the flashEnter.coA year after the letter of intent between OpenAI and Sur Energy for up to US$25 billion for a data center in Argentina, the Stargate Argentina project has no definitive contract and no application to enter the RIGI, according to Bloomberg Línea. The outlet also cites comments by Kargieman about the project made in August.
Read the flashBloomberg LíneaColombia's tax authority DIAN announced a collection strategy aimed at recovering close to COP 23 trillion. According to the agency, there is a significant opportunity to improve tax collection in the country.
Read the flashValora AnalitikAccording to a survey of analysts, most expect the Banco de la República's board to raise the interest rate to 12.50% in October. Only six of 19 surveyed entities expect the central bank to hold the rate at 12.25%, including Aval Asset Management and Alianza Valores.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaParaguay's President Santiago Peña is exploring possible partnerships with artificial intelligence company Anthropic to boost the use of the technology in the country. The talks addressed applications in sectors such as agriculture, medicine, transport, logistics and security, according to La República.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe euro declined in Colombia on October 23, ending two consecutive days of gains. The drop in the latest session represents a 0.64% decline from the previous close of the currency.
Read the flashPortafolioMural, a fintech backed by Tether, announced new investments and hires in Colombia after securing a major funding round. In an interview with Valora Analitik, co-founder and CEO Sinclair Toffa shared the details of the company's plans in the country.
Read the flashValora AnalitikEPM warned about low water levels in the Hidroituango and Guatapé reservoirs due to the El Niño phenomenon. The company said that when hydroelectric generation falls, it faces pressure to meet its energy supply commitments, which would lead it to buy more energy on the market.
Read the flashValora AnalitikOpenAI lowered its valuation target to US$1.25 trillion ahead of its stock market listing, according to La República. Despite the cut, the figure represents a jump of nearly 50% compared with the US$852 billion valuation it reached in March.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe decline in artificial intelligence-linked stocks was losing momentum in the final session of a volatile week, offering some relief to global investors. However, oil prices limited that relief, according to the market report.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaSpanish company Forestalia would be considering the sale of its energy assets for data centers. According to the report, the company has held talks with advisors while working on its plans and could seek to raise between 150 and 300 million euros.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaTigo announced an investment plan of US$2.675 billion between 2026 and 2028 to expand its telecommunications infrastructure in Colombia. The plan includes expanding mobile coverage, bringing 5G technology to more municipalities and connecting rural communities over the next three years.
Read the flashEnter.coThe Minister of Mines repealed the resolutions that delimited the Mining Districts. The ministry argued that no verifiable results from the implementation of these districts have been found.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe lack of "regulatory signals" is stalling natural gas projects worth US$3.936 billion, according to La República. Over the past five years, natural gas distribution connections operated by various concessionaires doubled, rising from 1.2 to 2.6 million.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaColombian podcast producer La No Ficción received an international investment to expand its business into Spain. The backing comes from MDIF, which will support the company's commercial growth and its research and documentary projects, according to Portafolio.
Read the flashPortafolioComestibles Ricos celebrated 65 years of operation with a network of 90,000 points of sale in Colombia and an 11% share of the national market, according to La República. The company has an automated plant located in Fontibón, Bogotá.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaMineros called a Shareholders' Meeting to submit for approval the payment of extraordinary dividends of US$58 million. If approved, the Extraordinary Dividend would be paid in a single installment on December 4, 2026 to shareholders.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe Government announced an addition of COP 826 billion to the Fondo Milagro, as reported by Portafolio. The funds will go to urban and rural housing after the earthquake, focused on home improvements and new homes.
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