The Central Bank of Colombia reported a currency purchase that increased the country’s international reserves by USD 2 billion, providing an additional dollar buffer against potential external instability. The transaction was conducted at the prevailing Representative Market Exchange Rate. The purchase forms part of the reserve accumulation program underway since August 2026, which continues under its previously announced terms and schedule. The bank is monitoring the transaction’s effect on liquidity and will take measures as needed to keep short term interest rates aligned with the monetary policy rate.
Central Bank of Colombia adds USD 2 billion to international reserves through currency purchase
The Central Bank of Colombia increased international reserves by USD 2 billion through a currency purchase under its reserve accumulation program. The program, underway since August 2026, continues with unchanged terms and schedule. The bank is assessing the purchase’s liquidity effects and will act as needed to maintain alignment between short term interest rates and its policy rate.