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Colombia raised its financial inclusion level by 12 points since 2021, the largest cumulative gain among the eight markets assessed by Credicorp, according to Valora Analitik. The report also notes that digital wallets are gaining ground in the region.
Read the flashValora AnalitikAndi warned about the contraction of agriculture, industry and construction in August. Despite that negative result, the Colombian economy accumulated growth of 2.3% between January and August, according to the information published by La República.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to India to strengthen energy cooperation between the two countries, at a time when the Asian nation is seeking to diversify its supply sources. According to the report, following the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, barrels of Venezuelan crude have reached Indian ports.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe National Rice Council agreed to reorganize rice planting in Colombia starting in 2027, with the aim of balancing supply and demand. The agreement includes reference cultivation areas by department and a census of the sector.
Read the flashPortafolioMambu and Mastercard will integrate international payments for Colombian banking, La República reported. Paula Neira, Mambu's head of Sales for Latin America, said the agreement aims to simplify access for individuals and companies to international transfers.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe dollar in Colombia opened the session at COP 3,178.90, its highest price of the day, and then showed gradual downward pressure until it broke through the COP 3,150 barrier, according to Valora Analitik.
Read the flashValora AnalitikLa Estación Ibagué, a shopping center with 15 years of history, is preparing its second phase, which includes a hotel and 110 new units. The expansion has already drawn interest from more than 100 brands seeking space to set up or expand their presence in the mall.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaBitcoin recovered the US$83,000 level, driven by the return of risk appetite to markets. According to the outlet, the shift in macroeconomic conditions helped the cryptocurrency reverse last week's decline, when it fell about 3%.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaHousing Minister Jaime Beltrán warned about water projects facing problems and showing no progress, according to an audit. The report identified issues in works in Riohacha, Buenaventura and Ciénaga, with $3.6 billion already disbursed and costs tied to dollars.
Read the flashPortafolioElon Musk plans to give SpaceX shares to children and, according to the available information, has agreed in principle to distribute those shares through the Trump Accounts initiative. The outlet does not specify how the donation would be carried out or other details of the operation.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaAnthropic will allocate at least 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund, while Elon Musk promises to give one SpaceX share to every child in the United States in 2027. The two announcements propose different ways of distributing part of the value of large technology companies, though questions remain about how they would be implemented.
Read the flashEnter.coFindeter issued $300 billion in bonds and demand reached 1.9 times the offered amount, according to La República. The proceeds will strengthen financing capacity for strategic infrastructure, public services, mobility, education and health projects with municipalities, governorships, companies and public entities.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaNequi added a new merchant to its partner network so that more people can withdraw and deposit money more easily. According to the published information, citizens will be able to make payments and withdrawals at these stores.
Read the flashValora AnalitikColombia's Ministry of Finance proposes modifying the pension indexation formula. The current rule sets that the higher value must be taken between the average real productivity growth of the last 10 years and 35% of the average inflation, according to the news description.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaAuthorities in Paraguay seized up to 18 Bitcoin mining rigs after detecting electricity fraud. During the inspection, technicians found alterations to the meter's wiring that prevented the real energy consumption from being recorded.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaClaro received Ookla's recognition as Colombia's fastest mobile network for the third consecutive year. The company also won the Best Mobile Coverage award for the second time in a row. Both distinctions are based on measurements taken during the first half of 2026 and on data collected for the Speedtest Awards.
Read the flashEnter.coLoans in Bogotá could face upward pressure from the increase in the ICA on the financial sector included in the new tax reform. According to the outlet, an expert explains what could happen to interest rates and fees on these loans.
Read the flashValora AnalitikElon Musk announced that he will give one SpaceX share to every child in the United States in 2027, a benefit that, according to the publication, could represent billions of dollars for US families. The businessman has not yet published the requirements to access the benefit or the steps parents will have to follow.
Read the flashEnter.coThe Government issued an austerity plan requiring public officials to immediately return all leftover per diems from trips they do not use. The measure also requires purchasing economy tickets, according to Portafolio's report.
Read the flashPortafolioCoffee exports fell 13.8% through September, affected by the depreciation of the dollar, according to La República. The cumulative total for the first nine months of the year is below the level recorded in the same period between 2019 and 2022.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaA text message announcing an account block, a suspicious purchase or a package delivery can look legitimate, especially if it comes from a short number. Before opening the link that accompanies the notification, it is worth pausing and checking some signs that could reveal a fraud attempt, according to the report, which mentions the Commission.
Read the flashEnter.coIndra Group opened a new computer room for educational purposes in Caldas. The space has 12 computers, a high-tech screen, robotics equipment, furniture and satellite internet service, according to La República.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe analyst consensus projects gains of between 60% and 78% for shares of Galicia, Macro, Supervielle and BBVA on Wall Street, according to Bloomberg Línea. UBS, meanwhile, cut its price targets by an average of 25% after visiting the country.
Read the flashBloomberg LíneaClaro was recognized as Colombia's fastest mobile network with the best coverage. The company currently has 4G coverage in 100% of the country's municipal seats and 5G network deployment in more than 100 cities and municipalities.
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