US Midterms and Colombia: Aid Conditions and the Peso
Democrats won both chambers of Congress. Analysts expect conditions on US aid to Colombia, not cuts, and the dollar swung to about 3,237 pesos.

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Democrats won both chambers of Congress. Analysts expect conditions on US aid to Colombia, not cuts, and the dollar swung to about 3,237 pesos.

The Banco de la República interest rate held at 12.25% in October 2026 after a 4–3 vote. What it means for the peso, loans and savings.

Analysts expect Banco de la República to raise its policy rate 25 bp to 12.50% on Oct 30, with inflation at 6.29%. What it means for expats and the peso.

Colombia's IMF talks follow a widening 2026 fiscal gap. What they mean for the peso, Banrep's 12% rate and dollar-earner budgets in Medellín.

The Colombian peso to dollar exchange rate reversed hard in August 2026 — the dollar jumped above 3,200, changing what expats' dollars buy in Medellín.

The dollar to Colombian peso exchange rate hit COP 3,053.48 on August 20, 2026 — the lowest since 2018. What it means for expat budgets in Medellín.

The dollar to Colombian peso exchange rate broke 3,100 on July 30, 2026 — a 7-year low. What it means for US income in Medellín.

The colombian peso dollar exchange rate 2026 hit a decade high in July — what the falling TRM means for US expats budgeting in Medellín.

The cost of living has increased for expats in Medellín in 2026 — the exchange-rate, inflation, and wage data behind it.

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