Gustavo Petro, a Visa Revoked, and the Boundaries of Speech in U.S.–Latin America Relations
Colombia President Gustavo Petro had his U.S. visa revoked after his UN speech. The diplomatic clash raises questions about free...
September 29, 2025Section
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Colombian Peso Steadies as COLCAP Briefly Pauses; Energy and Finance Lead Gains
On September 26, Banco de la República data show the peso held at 3,902.3 per dollar, barely changed since yesterday’s...
September 26, 2025
State Intervention Drives Colombia to Third-Worst Economic Freedom in Latin America
The Fraser Institute released its Economic Freedom of the World 2025 report, which shows Colombia falling from 86th to 94th
September 25, 2025
Night of the Budget Battle: How Congress Reclaimed Power in Bogotá
On the evening of September 23, Colombia’s lawmakers transformed a routine vote into a high-stakes showdown over democracy and debt
September 25, 2025
Expectations Drive Peso and COLCAP amid Data-Driven Caution
A Reuters poll showing 12 of 24 economists forecasting a pause at 12.25% guided yesterday’s session, not a fresh Banco...
September 25, 2025
Colombia’s Rate Call: Consensus Says “Hold,” Data Says “Caution”
Economists surveyed by Reuters expect Colombia’s central bank to keep the policy rate at 9.25% at its September 30 meeting
September 24, 2025
Steady Peso and Paused Stocks Reflect Colombia’s Quiet Strength
Banco de la República data and TradingView charts show the peso at 3,860.47 COP per USD as Colombian markets opened...
September 24, 2025
Colombia’s Current Account Deficit Set to Widen From 2.4% to 3.3% of GDP by 2029
Colombia will see its current account deficit grow from $11 billion (2.4% of GDP) in 2025 to about $18.5 billion...
September 23, 2025
Colombia’s Currency Conquers Global Markets While Stocks Soar
Colombia's peso claimed the crown as September's best-performing global currency while stocks reached five-year highs
September 23, 2025