Colombian peso-dollar rate hovers near 3,202 pesos, above the official TRM, amid doubts over the 2027 budget

FinanceColombiaXTB.comOct 21, 2026, 11:36 AM35 s readAI summary

The dollar in Colombia trades higher near 3,202 pesos, above the TRM of 3,163.76, as investors track doubts over approval of the 634.9 trillion peso 2027 budget, after the Senate Secretariat warned of differences in the vote on article 65 between both chambers. A 31.7% year-on-year rise in August imports and a trade deficit of US$2.770,4 billion also weigh. Abroad, the dollar index is around 101.7 points and Brent is back near US$110 a barrel.

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The dollar trades near 3,202 pesos, above the TRM of 3,163.76.
The Senate Secretariat warned of differences between both chambers in the vote on article 65 of the 634.9 trillion peso 2027 budget.
August imports rose 31.7% year-on-year and the trade deficit reached US$2.770,4 billion.

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Colombian peso-dollar rate hovers near 3,202 pesos, above the official TRM, amid doubts over the 2027 budget

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