Central Bank Maintains Interest Rate at 12% Amid Inflation Concerns
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The Central Bank of Colombia decided to keep the interest rate unchanged at 12% during its latest meeting, citing persistent inflation and risks from external factors such as the Middle East conflict and El Niño phenomenon. Despite positive economic indicators like GDP growth and unemployment reduction, the bank chose to maintain its restrictive monetary policy stance to combat inflation, which reached 6.1% in June due to increases in food and regulated prices. Inflation expectations for the end of 2026 and 2027 remain above target, and the Colombian peso's appreciation has been greater than that observed in comparable currencies. The decision was supported by most board members and economists, although the government had requested a reduction in the interest rate.
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