Commerce

Photorealistic scene of bustling Bogotá streets with retail boom, factory, and billboard announcing 3.1% economic growth by Dane.

Colombia's economy grew 3.1% in November 2025 according to Dane

24. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI

The National Administrative Department of Statistics (Dane) revealed that the Economic Tracking Indicator (ISE) grew 3.1% in November 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, marking 18 consecutive months of positive growth. However, the manufacturing sector showed limited progress with 0.7% production growth, while sales fell 0.4%, and retail commerce rose 7.5%. Overall industrial production varied by 1.7%, driven by electricity supply.

Frisby Colombia claims trademark defense process remains ongoing

Spain's Alicante Provincial Court revoked precautionary measures granted to Frisby Colombia in the trademark dispute with Frisby España. Frisby España hails the ruling and plans to reopen restaurants, while Frisby Colombia maintains the legal process is ongoing. The parties disagree on the case's final status.

CNTE lifts Zócalo camp after three days of protests in Mexico City

20. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (CNTE) ended its Zócalo encampment on March 20, 2026, after the third day of blockades and marches in Mexico City. Teachers blockaded Afore offices on Paseo de la Reforma from 9:00 a.m. and marched from the Ángel de la Independencia at midday, failing to meet President Claudia Sheinbaum.

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Grupo Éxito opens Carulla store in Kennedy's Castilla neighborhood

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SIC begins review of El Market and Globoshops integration

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Basic basket rises 1.29% in January 2025: Anpec

Controversy in La Leonesa over fee charged to delivery drivers

The municipality of La Leonesa in Chaco has introduced a control system requiring delivery drivers and transporters to pay around 47,000 pesos daily to enter and make deliveries. The measure, backed by a tax ordinance, has sparked complaints from workers, residents, and opposition over its effects on logistics and commerce. The mayor defends the fee as a way to protect local businesses.

Profeco suspends eight establishments in CDMX and Edomex for irregularities

11. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) placed suspension seals on eight businesses in Mexico City and Metepec, State of Mexico, during a vacation operation for failing to respect prices and other violations of consumer protection law. The operation ran from December 19, 2025, to January 9, 2026, checking compliance in high-traffic areas. Affected include pharmacies, a cantina, and stores in the Historic Center.

Resistencia adjusts service schedules for Christmas and New Year

The city of Resistencia will implement special schedules for banks, shops, transport, and services during Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve to ease family celebrations. These changes aim to organize activity during high-demand periods and allow workers to rest. The measures cover from December 24 to January 1.