Tag #Colombia Economy

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Colombian Rice Farmers Strike Over Low Prices

Colombian rice farmers launched a nationwide strike on July 14th, blocking roads in seven departments due to low rice prices and the government's failure to uphold March agreements. They demand a minimum price of 205,000-220,000 pesos per 125kg of paddy rice, citing increased production costs.

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Zero Hunger
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Oil Price Crash Cripples Colombia's Economy

Colombia's oil exports have fallen 17% in March due to decreased global demand and OPEC's increased production, creating a significant economic challenge for the country that relies heavily on oil revenues.

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No Poverty
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Trump's Tariffs: Global Impact and Colombia's Uncertain Future

President Trump's new tariffs target the EU, China, Australia, Canada, and Mexico due to trade imbalances, threatening global economic stability; while Colombia isn't a primary target, US concerns remain about Colombian import regulations, creating uncertainty for the nation's significant US exports...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Colombia Announces May 2025 Tax Deadlines

The Colombian tax authority (DIAN) announced May 2025 tax deadlines, including a May 15th deadline for gasoline and sugary drink taxes, and a May 12-23rd deadline for corporate income tax (depending on NIT).

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Reduced Inequality
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US Imposes 10% Tariff on Colombian Goods Amidst Global Trade Increase

President Trump announced a 10% tariff on all Colombian products entering the US market, part of a broader global tariff increase aiming to reduce the US trade deficit; this challenges the 2012 US-Colombia Free Trade Agreement and impacts approximately 30% of Colombian exports.

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Millicom's Acquisition of Movistar Colombia: A Duopoly Emerges

Millicom (Tigo) is buying a 67.5% stake in Movistar Colombia from Telefónica for $367 million, creating a potential duopoly with Claro and raising concerns about spectrum allocation and regulatory changes.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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