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With a dearth of economic data, attention has focused on the Bajo Cauca unrest.

The absolutely key takeaway from these developments is the fact that the institutions of Colombia are holding very firm.

President Petro has asked the Prosecutor's office to investigate his own son and brother for alleged irregularities.

Colombia is very rarely, if ever, bereft of news, and this week was no exception. In fact it was a bit of a doozy!

In contrast to the year 2021 that ended with inflation of 5.62%, in 2022, historically high annual inflation was recorded for Colombia of 13.12%, that is, 7.5 points higher than the previous year, a peak level that had not been registered since 1999, 23 years ago. The...

Foreigners now own $26 billion USD in local Colombian debt.

Inflation seeks to be the highest in Colombia since 1999 based on DANE statistics.

Colombia fashion exports reached $962.6 million USD, up 6.5% over 2021

Ocampo added that inflation should have slowed in December & this will allow the central bank to cease the tightening cycle.

While the president is away at the COP27 summit, inflation hit a 23 year high, which will no doubt affect the coming minimum wage increase.