Why does Banco de la República raise or lower interest rates? The answer lies in the trade-off between controlling inflation and supporting economic growth. Learn about the factors that influence monetary policy decisions.
As of May 2026, employment in the national aggregate continues to increase in annual terms, mainly explained by the performance of rural areas, while the employment dynamics were concentrated in the non-salaried segment.
The draft budget is consistent with the fiscal targets set forth in the 2026 Medium-Term Fiscal Framework, provided that the additional revenues contemplated in that framework materialize or equivalent measures are adopted.
Banco de la República submitted to the Honorable Congress of Colombia its report presenting the macroeconomic results for the first half of 2026 and the outlook for the rest of the year.
Minutes of the Board of Directors Wednesday, 05 August 2026 - 20:33
Four directors voted in favor of this decision, and three voted for a 50-basis-point increase. In its policy discussion, the Board considered the following elements:
La Junta Directiva del Banco de la República le rinde cuentas a la ciudadanía a través del Informe al Congreso, que analiza el cambio sustancial del escenario macroeconómico entre 2020 y 2021, y plantea los retos de la política económica colombiana. Consúltelo aquí.
The Regional Economic Bulletin for Q4-2021 provides information on the evolution of the main variables of economic activity in the regions of the country: Bogotá, center, Caribbean Coast, Eje Cafetero, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast regions. [Only in Spanish. Find it here]