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Manufacturing production rises 1.4% in February despite sales drop
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Colombia's manufacturing production rose 1.4% in February 2026 compared to the previous year, but real sales fell 2.5%, according to Dane data. Andi president Bruce Mac Master said the figures show stagnation and that the sector has yet to take off. Employed personnel dropped 0.4%.
DANE reported that manufacturing industrial production fell 0.5% in January 2026 compared to January 2025, with real sales down 0.7%. This marks two consecutive months of production contraction and three for sales.
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The Colombian Association of Entrepreneurs (Andi) and the Association of Food Banks of Colombia (Abaco) have launched a support campaign for regions hit by a cold front and heavy rains. This initiative aims to deliver aid to displaced families and victims of the recent downpours. Companies and citizens are invited to donate essential goods at various collection centers.