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Petro leaves Colombia with lower poverty, broader political representation and stronger labor protections, but also unfinished reforms, failed peace efforts and corruption scandals.

Motor vehicle production surged 27.8% as Colombia posted 2.2% Q1 2026 GDP growth, with manufacturing and retail trade leading the expansion.

Bancolombia's NowCast data reveals a cooling economy as construction and communications sectors face contraction in early 2026.

Inflation fears kept Colombia's central bankers from reducing the key interest rate, amidst upward wage pressures.

Colombia’s consumer-driven economy saw retail sales jump 13.2%, driven by vehicles (+29.8%), IT (+56.6%), and food (+6%).

Courts blocked the referendum by decree; Petro is annoyed, but it may be moot if the labor reform is passed into law.

Everyone should send prayers to Miguel Uribe’s family and call for unity, not exploit the situation for political gain.

After the senate rejected the referendum, Petro threatens to impose a plebiscite by decree, angering right-wing elites.

The CUT’s two-day general strike was peaceful but small; it failed to build momentum for the Labor Reform Referendum as intended.

The Central Workers Union has called for a strike for 29-30 May to press demands.