Colombia

Accountability Reports, Participation Strategies, Schedules

The Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia publishes its citizen accountability page, providing links to public accountability reports, citizen participation strategies, schedules, and related documents for the 2024-2025 period. The page includes links to the public accountability hearing held on December 18, 2025, supporting materials, historical records, and a citizen feedback survey on how accountability sessions should be conducted.

Financial Education Campaign in Cúcuta Draws 200 Attendees

The Colombian Financial Superintendency (SFC), jointly with the Superintendencies of Industry and Commerce and of Companies, conducted a financial education campaign in Cúcuta on April 20, 2026, drawing approximately 200 attendees. The campaign addressed illegal capital raising, false lending, and abusive lending practices by certain apps and websites. Participants received practical tools and recommendations to identify red flags in illegal business proposals.

Minimum Wage Increase Effects on Inflation

Banco de la República (Colombia's Central Bank) published a report box analyzing the potential inflationary effects of a significant minimum wage increase. The analysis considers a scenario where the 2026 minimum wage adjustment exceeds past inflation and labor productivity growth by 17.2 percentage points. The report quantifies the marginal contribution of this wage shock on inflation as an unusually large increase, noting it should not be interpreted as a complete inflation projection.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Impact of Demographic Change, Colombia

Banco de la República Colombia published a working paper analyzing the macroeconomic and fiscal effects of demographic change in Colombia. The study uses a Computable General Equilibrium Model to assess three alternative demographic scenarios, incorporating interactions among households, firms, government, and the external sector. Findings indicate that population ageing poses significant challenges for fiscal sustainability and long-term economic growth, with public expenditure increasing due to higher pension and health obligations while the working-age population growth slows.

Bogotá Economic Bulletin: Retail Sales, Manufacturing, and Inflation Data

The Banco de la República has published its Bogotá economic bulletin for the fourth quarter of 2025. The report indicates positive year-over-year performance in key economic activities, with retail sales growth exceeding the national average and manufacturing showing slight growth. Inflation declined but remained above the national average, while unemployment and informality decreased.

Northwest Q4 2025 Economic Bulletin

The Banco de la República has published its Regional Economic Bulletin for the Northwest region, covering the fourth quarter of 2025. The report indicates 2.5% economic growth, driven by domestic demand and consumer confidence, impacting commerce and manufacturing, while noting a slight increase in unemployment and inflation above target.

Central Coffee Region Economy Grows 1.5% in Q4 2025

The Banco de la República has published its Regional Economic Bulletin for the Central Coffee Region, detailing economic performance in the fourth quarter of 2025. The report indicates a 1.5% annual economic growth, driven by increases in agricultural production and construction, despite a moderation in vehicle registrations and imports.