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While Colombia was not included in the IMF's mid-year reassessment, the organization in April projected the nation's economy to grow by 1.0% in 2023 and 1.9% in 2024.

Though slight, the body's upward revision for Colombia comes in contrast to the IMF’s overall expectations for the global economy.

The 25-point cut narrowly won the day among central bank board members with a 4-3 vote. All three dissenters preferred another 50-point reduction.

One analyst firm believes the move "to step up the pace of interest rate cuts is a clear response to the weakness of the recent activity data."