¿Cuánto crecerá la economía colombiana este año? Gasto público y servicios, jalonarían la actividad económica

Economía colombiana Foto: Juan Pablo Rueda / Portafolio

¿Cuánto crecerá la economía colombiana este año? Gasto público y servicios, jalonarían la actividad económica

TL;DR

  • Banco de Bogotá economists predict the Colombian economy will start 2026 with nearly 3% growth.
  • Growth will be supported by public spending and dynamic service sectors, but household consumption sustainability and industrial competitiveness are concerns.
  • The Colombian peso's appreciation has reduced household purchasing power, impacting remittances when converted to pesos.
  • The strong peso also harms national industry competitiveness and export performance.
  • Public spending, boosted by increased budget execution, is the main support for economic activity.
  • A potential increase in the central bank's interest rate is identified as the main risk, potentially cooling consumption and investment.