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For April, unemployment was 10.7% — down from 11.2% a year ago — and there was a 3.5% increase (785k) in the number of people working year over year

What will the Gilinskis do with Nutresa? Will Carlos Ignacio remain with company? What will happen with the stock price?

Looking at macro indicators, one is left shaking their head as to what the central bank saw two weeks ago when it raised rates to 13.25%.

As a Director, I saw how hard Viva fought for its clients. As a passenger, I relished the experience. As a citizen, I am disgusted by what has now occurred.

Year over year Q1 GDP came in at 3.0% versus a consensus expectation of 3.5%, and the QoQ number of 1.4% actually beat the estimate of 1%.

With a dearth of economic data, attention has focused on the Bajo Cauca unrest.

The absolutely key takeaway from these developments is the fact that the institutions of Colombia are holding very firm.

President Petro has asked the Prosecutor's office to investigate his own son and brother for alleged irregularities.

On the markets the Peso had a bumpy week before recovering somewhat by Friday.

The nationwide taxi protests did not have the effect the cabbies expected.