Colombia’s Economy Edges Toward Recovery with 2% Growth in Late 2024
Colombia’s economy showed modest signs of recovery in 2024, with Bancolombia estimating 2% year-over-year GDP
February 12, 2025Section
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Colombian Peso Weakens as U.S. Dollar Strengthens Amid Inflation and Trade Concerns
The Colombian peso faced renewed pressure on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, as the U.S. dollar strengthened globally
February 12, 2025
Colombia’s External Debt Hits $200.7 Billion, Raising Fiscal Challenges
Colombia's external debt surged to a record $200.735 billion in November 2024, according to data from the Central Bank of...
February 11, 2025
Dollar Rises to 4,154 Colombian Peso Amid Market Uncertainty and Oil Price Fluctuations
The dollar closed Tuesday at COP 4,154.79 in Colombia, marking an increase of COP 20.86 compared to the Representative Market...
February 11, 2025 U.S. Tariffs Shake Markets as Dollar Rises Against Colombian Peso
The US dollar strengthened on Monday in Colombia, closing at COP 4,133.10, marking an increase of COP 19.4 compared
February 10, 2025
Petro Faces Growing Criticism from Allies and Opponents Amid Policy Failures and Scandals
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, the country’s first leftist leader, has alienated allies and opponents alike with controversial decisions and governance...
February 10, 2025
Colombia’s Currency Resilience: Peso Rallies Against the Dollar
On February 7, 2025, the Colombian peso broke below the COP$4,100 threshold against the U.S. dollar for the first time...
February 7, 2025
Crisis and Control: Colombia’s Petro Overhauls His Inner Circle
News sources report the latest in Colombia's political turmoil where President Gustavo Petro reshuffles his cabinet. Analysis from The Rio...
February 7, 2025
Colombia Tops OECD Inflation Chart Amid Global Downturn
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released its 2024 year-end inflation report. Coverage and analysis from The Rio...
February 6, 2025