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Colombia's tax authority (Dian) said it will reduce penalties for delinquent taxpayers by 85% under the earthquake decree. Around 198,000 taxpayers, who owe 22.9 trillion pesos, have until November 19 to apply for the relief.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaKOA reported that its digital CDT completed its first year of operation with more than COP 435 billion and a presence in 410 municipalities. The company reported more than 18,000 savers in that period, of whom 54% belong to strata 1, 2 and 3.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe slump in the artificial intelligence sector dragged down Wall Street and global markets. The Nasdaq lost 2.6% and recorded its worst day in four months, in a week of sharp declines on the U.S. stock market with Meta and Nvidia leading the losses.
Read the flashbusinessinsider.esJorge Llano Salamanca was appointed deputy technical secretary of Finance for Bogotá. According to the published information, he takes the post after a career in the financial sector and in public entities, with a previous stint at the AMV.
Read the flashValora AnalitikMexico's competition regulator has set its sights on the acceptance of meal vouchers at retailers. The investigation seeks to determine whether there are conducts that unduly hinder competition among voucher and electronic payment providers, the regulator said.
Read the flashBloomberg LíneaAn alliance cites UN figures according to which criminal groups receive about US$16.5 billion a year from drug trafficking in Colombia. The figure rests on estimates of 261,000 hectares of coca and 3,001 potential tonnes in 2024.
Read the flashPortafolioThe mayor of Bogotá said his administration's goal is to reach about 60,000 housing subsidies assigned by the end of the government, a bet aimed at reviving the city's construction sector.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe U.S. Department of the Treasury removed Venezuela from the list of countries with investment restrictions, according to the outlet. The same Thursday, the Treasury announced a proposed rule to control investments in China, Russia and other countries.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaHousehold consumption in Colombia slowed: in September 2026 it grew 2.69% in real terms, according to Portafolio. Cumulative spending between January and September rose 2.60%, below the 3.75% recorded in 2025.
Read the flashPortafolioThe government of Abelardo de la Espriella defined seven pillars to build the 2026-2030 National Development Plan, according to Valora Analitik. The report does not detail the content of each pillar or the specific targets of the roadmap.
Read the flashValora AnalitikMeta reported earnings of US$9.86 billion while increasing its spending on artificial intelligence and facing pressure on its cash. The company raised its 2026 investment forecast to a range of between US$135 billion and US$145 billion.
Read the flashPortafolioThe Nasdaq fell 3% in its worst session since June, according to merca2.es, in a day marked by fears of an artificial intelligence bubble and rising oil prices. Brent crude topped $111. The Ibex, meanwhile, dropped 2.12%.
Read the flashmerca2.esColombia's fiscal deficit stood at 4.5% of GDP in August, above the 4.1% recorded on the same date in 2025 and above the August historical level of the past six years, according to Valora Analitik. The figure leaves narrow room to meet the annual target.
Read the flashValora AnalitikMultinational Scanntech announced its arrival in Colombia, where it already processes 190 million commercial transactions each month. Its initial rollout includes national and regional chains, with data from 190 million purchases per month.
Read the flashPortafolioLabor Minister Natalia López announced during the Asocajas Congress the Government's goal that the 11 intervened family compensation funds exit that measure before its term ends. The official said they will respect the law in that process.
Read the flashPortafolioGovernment spokesperson Miller Soto announced 0% interest rate relief for students with loans, according to Valora Analitik. According to Soto, the initiative aims to reduce students' financial burden.
Read the flashValora AnalitikPresto, which is going through a liquidation process while seeking a buyer, received messages of support from several food chains, including Burger King, Kokoriko and Popsy, according to Portafolio. The brands expressed solidarity with Presto amid that situation.
Read the flashPortafolioColombia's 2027 budget was set at 634.9 trillion pesos after a legislative controversy. According to the report, markets are awaiting fiscal adjustments and clarity on debt, a decision that could affect the country's economy.
Read the flashValora AnalitikGeneral Motors expects cars that allow hands-free, eyes-off driving by 2028. The debut is planned in the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ and would begin on compatible highways, according to the published information.
Read the flashPortafolioA COP 26,000 million megaproject at the northern gateway is three years behind schedule and its works are only 7% complete. The IDU identified a lack of personnel on the site and insufficient equipment availability among the issues.
Read the flashValora AnalitikEnvigado's Treasury topped COP 11,532 million in financial returns and cut its bank expenses by 99%, according to reporting by outlet Valora Analitik. The entity's roadmap has focused on two complementary goals: maximizing returns and lowering bank costs.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe rate for oil tankers on the route connecting the Gulf of Mexico coast with China has more than tripled and reaches prices of US$60 million, according to La República.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaAround 200,000 taxpayers owe 22.9 trillion pesos to Colombia's tax authority Dian, which announced relief measures so they can catch up. Taxpayers will have until November 19, 2026 to access these benefits.
Read the flashPortafolioSpain's Ibex 35 closed Thursday down 2.12% at 18,913.50 points, losing the 19,000-point level. The decline was weighed down by a 7.56% slump in Bankinter and by a rise in the French risk premium, which stood above 170 basis points.
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