The real headline grabber should be Banco de la República, which — in its infinite wisdom — has chosen to ignore the other 99% who understand that 13.25% overnight rates choke off an economy.
Banco de la República left interest rates at 13.25%, a terminal rate that needs to come down ASAP. The cut doesn't need to be radical but at least signal that the easing cycle has begun.
Colombia has a vested interest in the potential of having a future democratic neighbor, and last week, we saw Washington lift sanctions on Caracas for six months.
Much of the private sector continues to think that a sovereign nation can continue to operate, pay the bills, and support all the public services required even with everyone paying the minimum taxes possible.