Banco de la República raises policy rate 25bps to 12.25%
Colombia's central bank published its latest monetary policy decision alongside minutes and routine financial disclosures. The rate move is the substantive item on an otherwise administrative page listing surveys, reports and branch service notices.
- The Board of Directors decided by majority vote to raise the policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 12.25%.
- The new rate took effect on October 1, 2026, following a press release published September 30, 2026.
- Minutes of the rate-setting meeting were published October 5, 2026.
- The bank's July 2026 Monetary Policy Report was published August 4, 2026.
- A further policy rate meeting is scheduled for October 30, 2026, preceded by a media blackout period from October 24 to 30.