Comptroller’s Office determined fiscal findings for $86,054 million, due to irregularities detected in Ecopetrol contracts
The Comptroller General of the Republic determined tax findings for more than $86,054 million in two Ecopetrol contracts: the first for $49,592 million, in the agreement for the operation of the Providencia Solar Ecopark and the second for $36,462 million due to the failure to impose fines in the contract with the company Morelco SAS […]
The 23% dilemma: State Council accepted demand that could stop Petro’s minimum wage
Minute30.com .- The beginning of 2026 has brought with it a legal battle that promises to redefine the country’s future of employment. The Council of State has officially admitted the first lawsuit against Decree 1469, the norm with which President Gustavo Petro established a historic 23% increase in the minimum wage. Justice will have to […]
PDVSA announces massive sale of oil to the US amid political crisis
Minute30.com .- In a movement that confirms the new direction of relations between Caracas and Washington, Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) reported this Wednesday, January 7, that it is advancing in direct negotiations for the sale of significant volumes of crude oil to the United States. The announcement, issued from the Venezuelan capital, occurs in a […]
New year, new prices: This is how gasoline and ACPM looked in Colombia this January 1, 2026
Minute30.com .- Colombians’ pockets are feeling the first economic adjustment of 2026. The Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) confirmed that, as of this Thursday, January 1, the new public sales prices for regular gasoline and ACPM (diesel) come into force in the main cities of the country. This adjustment responds to the price update […]
The other side of the unemployment rate: “the rebusque” continues to be the “lifesaver” of Colombians
Minuto30.com .- Although Colombia celebrates a “historic” unemployment rate of 7.0%, the figure is accompanied by a worrying asterisk that defines the reality of millions of households: the Labor Informality Rate stood at 55.4% for November 2025. This means that, of every 10 people who appear as “employed” in surveys, more than 5 work in […]
DANE reveals the Unemployment Rate in Colombia
The National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) has revealed a figure that marks a milestone in the country’s economy: in November 2025, the Unemployment Rate was 7.0%, the lowest figure since records have been recorded in the national historical series. However, 55.4% of the employed are in the informal sector. This result represents a significant […]
How much does an employee really cost a company in 2026? The minimum wage is close to $3 million in total cost
With the arrival of 2026, companies in Colombia face a new financial reality. Although the Current Legal Minimum Wage (SMLV) was set at $1,750,905, the figure that an employer must disburse monthly for each worker is significantly higher. According to calculations by specialists, the real cost for the company or venture exceeds $2,900,000, almost doubling […]
The new nightly surcharge came into effect: find out what the norm is here
Minute30.com .- This Thursday, December 25, the modification to the Substantive Labor Code came into force, which advances the start of the night surcharge. Previously, workers had to wait until 9:00 pm for their hours worked to have additional value. With the new regulations, nighttime hours now include between 7:00 pm and 6:00 am the […]
Attention transporters! The price of diesel rose in Colombia: this is how the gallon remained in the main cities
At the end of the year and with the flow of cargo at its peak due to the festivities, the National Government has made a new adjustment in fuel prices official. Since last December 20, 2025, the gallon of diesel (ACPM) in Colombia registered an increase of $100, breaking a stability that had been maintained […]
MinComercio publishes draft Decree to regulate Hosting platforms in Colombia
Minuto30.com .- The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism has taken a firm step towards the formalization of the digital tourism sector in Colombia with the publication of a draft decree that seeks to regulate accommodation platforms that operate irregularly from abroad, such as Airbnb and Booking. The proposed regulations seek to establish a clear […]