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The article reports on Colombia's strong economic condition despite the reduction of petroleum and coffee exports during the war. It states that the country has been more successful than its other neighboring countries in managing its price and other economic controls. It cites that the nation has earned a 20% rise in the employment rate in the manufacturing industry, 40% increase in investment and 50% boost in the production value.

The article analyzes increases in coffee prices in the U.S. following the elimination of price ceilings. Coffee prices surpassed previous price ceilings after Colombian and Brazilian coffee growers held their produce off the market. The prices of roasted coffee are expected to increase further as roasters pass to buyers the increase in prices of coffee beans. Shortage in coffee production and Brazil's inflation are among the major reasons for coffee price increases.