Exchange rate
Colombian peso decouples from peers amid January volatility
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Continuing its strong revaluation trend earlier in January—where it led emerging currencies with gains over 4% through January 22—the Colombian peso depreciated 1.36% on January 28, 2026, diverging from appreciating regional peers like the Brazilian real and Mexican peso. Despite the daily drop, it holds a 3.5% monthly gain amid global volatility and commodity rebounds.
Argentina's domestic consumption ended 2025 with a slight 1.3% uptick during the Christmas holidays, according to Salvador Femenia, CAME's Press Secretary. Yet, formal employment has lost over 240,000 jobs since Milei's government began, with ongoing challenges in reserves and exchange stability. Experts like Roberto Rojas emphasize the need to accumulate dollars to meet 2026 debt maturities.