Investments and Business

In a 2022 marked by the conflict in Ukraine, high inflation, lower growth and the persistence of the covid-19 pandemic, world trade suffered a sharp slowdown, which also impacted the region's terms of trade.In total, 25 of the 33 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean suffered a negative shock in their terms of trade; that is to say, The price of the products that they import increased more than that of those that exported. The only countries that had a positive impact are net fuel exporters like Colombia.(Also read: How much does Colombia lose if trade relations with Guatemala…

In a 2022 marked by the conflict in Ukraine, high inflation, lower growth and the persistence of the covid-19 pandemic, world trade suffered a sharp slowdown, which also impacted the region's terms of trade.In total, 25 of the 33 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean suffered a negative shock in their terms of trade; that is to say, The price of the products that they import increased more than that of those that exported. The only countries that had a positive impact are net fuel exporters like Colombia.(Also read: How much does Colombia lose if trade relations with Guatemala…

At the end of 2022, the total value of the severance funds (owned by all members of Colfondos, Porvenir, Protección and Skandia) reached 15.9 trillion pesos, a figure slightly lower than the amount registered in 2021, when it reached 16.2 trillion pesos.(You can also read: Why are severance interest paid in January?) Of this total, the members of the four private administrators withdrew 7.9 trillion pesos for different uses, which represents an increase of 12.7 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. “These resources have been allies of Colombians when they lost their jobs, helping them to…

During 2022 the value of the severance funds, owned by Colfondos affiliates, Futureprotection and Skandiait reached $15.9 trillion, slightly lower than the amount registered in 2021 when the figure was $16.2 trillion.in accordance with Asofondosthe affiliates of the four administrators (AFP)used $7.9 trillion, which means that withdrawals in 2022 rebounded 12.7% compared to 2021.(See: In 2024, 40% of the housing supply would be sustainable). “These resources have been allies of Colombians when they lose their jobs, helping them to cover their expenses while they were able to re-employ themselves. They were equally supportive in obtaining housing, or in their education…