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Colombian Peso Strengthens as Dollar Falls Amid Global Market Shifts

The Colombian peso strengthened against the dollar as exchange rates dropped across major cities on September 2, 2026.

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The Colombian peso strengthened against the US dollar on September 2, 2026, as the Tasa Representativa del Mercado (TRM) opened at 3,184 pesos. [1] On 2026-09-03, the Banco de la República de Colombia reported a Tasa Representativa del Mercado (TRM) of 3,140.55 Colombian pesos per US dollar, indicating a strengthening of the peso compared to the previous day's report. [2] Cajas de Compensación are identified as a key network for reconstructing Colombia. [3] On 2026-09-03, exchange houses in Cartagena bought US dollars at 3,750 Colombian pesos and sold at 3,980, while Pereira bought at 3,730 and sold at 3,800. [4] Juan José Ospina, technical deputy manager of the Bank of the Republic, analyzed the perspectives for inflation, growth, and employment in Colombia. [5] Ospina identified the main risks that the Colombian economy is currently facing. [6] The usury rate in Colombia is currently 29.24%. [7] The analysis references the Monetary Policy Report issued in July 2026. [8] The analysis was published on the website of the Bank of the Republic on September 2, 2026. [9]
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  1. The Colombian peso strengthened against the US dollar on September 2, 2026, as the Tasa Representativa del Mercado (TRM) opened at 3,184 pesos. · Caracol Radio
  2. On 2026-09-03, the Banco de la República de Colombia reported a Tasa Representativa del Mercado (TRM) of 3,140.55 Colombian pesos per US dollar, indicating a strengthening of the peso compared to the previous day's report. · Caracol Radio
  3. Cajas de Compensación are identified as a key network for reconstructing Colombia. · Portafolio
  4. On 2026-09-03, exchange houses in Cartagena bought US dollars at 3,750 Colombian pesos and sold at 3,980, while Pereira bought at 3,730 and sold at 3,800. · Caracol Radio
  5. Juan José Ospina, technical deputy manager of the Bank of the Republic, analyzed the perspectives for inflation, growth, and employment in Colombia. · banrep.gov.coColombia
  6. Ospina identified the main risks that the Colombian economy is currently facing. · banrep.gov.coColombia
  7. The usury rate in Colombia is currently 29.24%. · Portafolio
  8. The analysis references the Monetary Policy Report issued in July 2026. · banrep.gov.coColombia
  9. The analysis was published on the website of the Bank of the Republic on September 2, 2026. · banrep.gov.coColombia
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