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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Cenco Malls will extend hours on Tuesday, December 23, to ease Christmas shopping, with early closure on the 24th and full closure on the 25th.
Guilds clarify they do not seek to eliminate non-waivable holidays
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