With the sharp growth slowdown in 2023 from an overheated post-pandemic recovery, the Colombian economy has reached more sustainable levels of economic activity and domestic demand, with a marked reduction in domestic and external imbalances owing to appropriately tight macroeconomic policies....

The financial stability report of the Banco de la República of Colombia (BR) provides broad coverage of macroeconomic environment and the assessment of risks in the financial system. The BR should continue developing data and enhancing forward-looking analytical approaches, sharpen messages on...

This technical assistance report focuses on Assessment of Financial Stability Report (FSR) in Colombia. The FSR of the Banco de la República of Colombia (BR) provides broad coverage of macroeconomic environment and the assessment of risks in the financial system. The current structure of the...

This paper presents Colombia's Review under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) Arrangement. Colombia has very strong economic fundamentals and policy frameworks anchored by a credible inflation targeting regime, a solid medium-term fiscal framework, a flexible exchange rate, and effective financial...

This Selected Issues paper focuses on the impact of fiscal and monetary policies on inflation in Colombia. Colombia, as many other emerging market economies, has been particularly susceptible to shocks that pushed inflation above central bank targets and lowered growth. Following a series of...

This 2023 Article IV Consultation highlights that the Colombian economy is now undergoing a necessary transition toward a more sustainable growth path. Macroeconomic policies that had been tightened last year and are expected to carry on this year are facilitating this transition, along with a...