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Colombia's economy grew 3.1% in November 2025 according to Dane
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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.
Senior executives from PayPal and Google Cloud said at the Consensus Miami conference that AI agents will drive the next wave of internet commerce on cryptocurrency rails. They cited technical barriers preventing agents from using traditional bank accounts. The discussion focused on new protocols and merchant preparations needed for this shift.
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Delivery platform Rappi recorded a high volume of last-minute orders in Colombia for Mother's Day. Approximately 230,000 food orders and more than 25,000 flower bouquets were processed. The average spending ticket reached 120,000 pesos.
Preliminary results from the Dane's National Urban Economic Census show Colombia has 219,042 street vending units, mostly in large cities like Bogotá. This activity includes stationary, semi-stationary, or mobile forms in public spaces. Dane director Piedad Urdinola clarifies that not all are itinerant, but street vendors with fixed stalls.
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La Rana Dorada, a Panamanian brand with 16 years of history, has opened its first store in Bogotá's Usaquén neighborhood. The 300-square-meter space features a youthful and tropical atmosphere, including an outdoor garden and recreational activities. The opening was attended by several local figures.
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.
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Google telah memperkenalkan Universal Commerce Protocol, standar terbuka yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan belanja online melalui agen AI. Dikembangkan bersama retailer besar dan perusahaan pembayaran, kerangka kerja ini memungkinkan pembelian mulus langsung di hasil pencarian. Ini mencakup fitur baru untuk pelanggan dan merchant guna menyederhanakan pengalaman belanja.
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