Foreign investment in Colombia grew 63.4% in the first quarter

2026년 06월 08일

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Foreign direct investment reached US$3.794 million between January and March 2026, up 63.4% from the previous quarter.

According to data from the Banco de la República, the growth was driven mainly by non-extractive sectors, which captured US$3.166 million. This segment recorded a 49% increase compared to the last quarter of 2025. The figures show greater dynamism in manufacturing, commerce, services, technology and tourism. President Gustavo Petro stated that the results demonstrate the strengthening of the national productive capacity. The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Diana Marcela Morales Rojas, noted that these resources boost industry, strengthen commerce and contribute to job creation.

Colombian economy grows 2.2% in first quarter of 2026

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The Dane reported that Colombia's GDP rose 2.2% in the first quarter of 2026, below the 2.5% recorded a year earlier. Growth was driven mainly by public spending and household consumption, while sectors such as construction and agriculture posted declines.

Colombia gdp growth driven by public spending in first quarter

Colombia's economy grew 2.2% year on year in the first quarter of 2026, according to Dane data. The main driver was state spending on consumption and public administration.

Colombian exports grow 20.9% in March 2026

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Colombian exports reached US$5.315.9 million FOB in March 2026, up 20.9% from March 2025, according to the Dane. The growth was driven mainly by a 149.2% rise in the other sectors group, led by non-monetary gold. For the first quarter, exports totaled US$13,809.5 million, a 15.5% increase.

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Colombian publishing sector grew 7.5% in 2025, surpassing $1 trillion

The Cámara Colombiana del Libro presented its annual report at the close of Filbo 2026, showing a 7.5% sales growth in Colombia's publishing sector for 2025, reaching $1.06 trillion. It sold 39.4 million copies and published 19,024 titles. The report highlights five consecutive years of expansion.

Colombian banks profits rise 44 percent to 6.9 trillion pesos by May

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The Superintendencia Financiera reported that Colombian banks accumulated 6.9 trillion pesos in profits by the end of May, a 44 percent increase from the same period in 2025. Bancolombia led with 3.1 trillion pesos in earnings.

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