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Pacific warming patterns suggest a 61% chance of El Niño by July, posing significant supply chain and power price risks for Colombia.

S&P Global Ratings lowers Colombia's credit rating to BB- as persistent deficits and policy shifts challenge economic stability in 2026.

The Colombian central bank adjusts its stance as global energy instability and persistent internal pressures drive inflation concerns.

Service-oriented and labor-intensive businesses may face higher operating costs due to the 23% minimum wage hike and its immediate impact on indexed service categories

A week dominated, or at least that was the perception, by politics.

Colombia's January retail sales surged 10.1% (vs. 4% expected), electronics up 50%, vehicles 23%, as manufacturing grew 1.9%.

Colombia paradoxically boasts many female executives despite high female unemployment, showcasing talented role models in leadership positions.

Fitch Ratings has assessed the Colombian Ministry of Transportation's decision to freeze above-inflation tariff increases as neutral for its rated toll road projects.

Inflation fell more than expected in August to 6.1% (5.5% core), and the Central Bank hasn't met since the end of July.

"In response to these market dynamics, companies are striving for a more balanced strategy between growth and profitability," said Fitch Ratings.