The Central Bank of Colombia published its Regional Economic Bulletin for Suroriente for the fourth quarter of 2025, describing a mixed regional picture as oil production and agriculture contracted while household spending and livestock activity strengthened. Oil output fell year on year due to reduced activity in key fields and operational interruptions, in a context of crude oversupply and weak demand that pushed prices lower, although the Castilla field advanced through new technologies, data analysis and planning. Agricultural production declined as planted areas shrank and prices remained low, but palm processing increased on better weather and cultivation practices; livestock activity expanded on higher demand and greater availability of cattle and pigs. Construction showed a rebound in licensed area, yet built area continued to deteriorate due to fewer non-residential metres in Yopal and Villavicencio, while new-home sales rose, supported by departmental down-payment subsidies and improved credit conditions. In Villavicencio, unemployment decreased but informality increased, and inflation rose due to higher prices for non-regulated goods and processed foods. The publication forms part of the Bank’s set of seven Regional Economic Bulletins and is available in an interactive version.

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