Colombia’s economy grew by 0.7% during the first quarter of 2024, according to the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE). Financial markets had projected a growth rate above 1%, making this result disappointing. Analysts noted that private investment, a significant growth driver, fell by 25% in 2023. Early 2024 showed only slight improvement, with a […]
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