# 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]

## What this stands on

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, News)
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, News)
3. Cajas de Compensación are identified as a key network for reconstructing Colombia. (Portafolio, News)
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, News)
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.co, News)
6. Ospina identified the main risks that the Colombian economy is currently facing. (banrep.gov.co, News)
7. The usury rate in Colombia is currently 29.24%. (Portafolio, News)
8. The analysis references the Monetary Policy Report issued in July 2026. (banrep.gov.co, News)
9. The analysis was published on the website of the Bank of the Republic on September 2, 2026. (banrep.gov.co, News)

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