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Amazon Web Services highlighted the "growing demand and acceleration of cloud computing services" in the country.

Bancolombia believes that "Colombia is bottoming out" and 2017 will bring a "more favorable macroeconomic environment."

"The group has overcome the period of low oil prices and has returned to the path of growth in production," said CEO Juan Carlos Echeverry.

The new 6.48% rate is the lowest seen since November 2015 — and a huge drop from the 8.97% high in July.

"The slowdown in output and lower external imbalance reflect the adjustment required in the Colombian economy," said the central bank.

Offers are due by November 9, and a majority share may reportedly be on the table.

Fitch's assessment of the Bancolombia subsidiary was "driven by the potential support it would receive from its parent if needed."

If the story plays out as expected, Bancolombia believes that 2015 and 2016 will end up being bumps in the road in an ongoing growth trajectory.

Interestingly, this loan — for 990 billion Colombian pesos — wasn't due until February 2024.

Fitch's Latin American Sovereign Overview report reflects the weakness in economies throughout the region, with Colombian banks facing major headwinds.