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In his weekly column Cuentas Claras, Mauricio Galindo, economic editor of EL TIEMPO, offers the curious figures around the news that happened in the last 7 days. On this occasion, the data around the crisis of the airline Viva Air, the weight of being the largest company in the country and the historical figure of the investment that came to Colombia, among others.(Also: Four reasons why in 2023 there will be no more record profits from Ecopetrol) Long live, down; prices up?The exit of the market -temporary or definitive- of the airline live air reduce the supply of passenger air…

While the unions welcome the Government's intention to start the night work shift at 6 pm and not at 9 pm, as is currently the case, or to impose a Sunday recharge From 100 percent instead of the 75 percent that exists today, unions are concerned about the additional labor costs that these changes could mean for companies.(Read also: Labor reform would force even the highest salaries to rise with inflation) If the reform is approved as it was known in the first draft, the National Federation of Business Merchants (Fenalco) Calculate that companies could assume costs of between 12…

The covid-19 pandemic accelerated the growth of virtual purchases. In addition, food care is a topic that is becoming increasingly important in people's lives, so an application that combines both things would be very useful for many people.In addition to this, if you are one of those who would like buy your fruits and vegetables directly from the producer but you don't know how, below we will show you applications from which you can do this process and support a farmer in the country.(Also read: The app that connects you with Colombian agriculture in isolation). BecampoThis application, according to 'Agronegocios',…

The Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) informed that in less than 48 hours, from the filing of a consumer protection lawsuit, filed by one of those affected by the suspension of operations of Viva Air, decreed the first precautionary measure against the airline.(Also read: Affected travelers reacted to the publication of user rights by Viva) According to the control entity, Viva's actions "...reveal a flagrant violation of the rights of consumers provided for in the Law 1480 of 2011 and even, norms of constitutional content, not only due to the effects of the unilateral and untimely decision to suspend…