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The Colombian central bank adjusts its stance as global energy instability and persistent internal pressures drive inflation concerns.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's decreed 23% raise in the country's minimum wage may now be rescinded for failing to follow laws mandating limits for such measures.

It is Black Friday and Colombians are doing what they do best.....consuming!!

"An excessive minimum salary increase is a threat on two fronts. It will impact inflation as suppliers face higher costs and also further push that domestic demand."

Decent Colombians have, since the day I have arrived, railed against the narco-culture especially in Medellin. They are sick to the back teeth of watching obvious mafia boys & girls rubbing their faces in the mud, as they cruise around in their $100,000 cars, purchased with...

The Peso and stock market have surged, boosting overseas spending, but the $1.6 billion USD deficit hit a crushing month again.

FARC dissidents toppled an electricity pylon near Medellín, an act the governor called a terrorist attack on Antioquia.

One problem, of course, is money; Colombia doesn't have enough of it.

The funeral of Miguel Uribe revealed the deep pain and dignity of his loved ones, shared publicly amidst onlookers.

S&P cut Colombia’s rating to BB (negative outlook); Moody’s dropped it to Baa3 (stable), citing long-term fiscal concerns.