IMF to Initiate Assessment of the Colombian Economy at the Request of the National Government

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The agency's deputy director, Nigel Clarke, highlighted the strength of the Colombian economy, but warned of the need to take credible fiscal measures to reduce imbalances, strengthen confidence and lower financing costs.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised the need to reduce Colombia’s fiscal imbalances and advance reforms that favor investment and productivity, after concluding an official visit to the country between September 25 and 28. Nigel Clarke, deputy director of the agency, held meetings in Bogotá with Vice President José [...] The IMF office proposes fiscal adjustments and reforms to strengthen the Colombian economy appeared first in Meridian…

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Finance Minister Miguel Gómez; Vice President José Manuel Restrepo; and IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke. Image: Ministry of Finance After Finance Minister Miguel Gómez confirmed that there will be rapprochement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to request resources and thus “heal” public finances, the official said that in the week of October 5, 2026 a Colombian delegation will travel to Washington, USA, to continue with the r…

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The national government asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to begin the technical mission for the Article IV consultation, an independent assessment of the Colombian economy and the administration’s macroeconomic plans. The decision came after the visit to Colombia of Nigel Clarke, deputy managing director of the agency. Clarke met with Vice President José Manuel Restrepo, with the Minister of Finance, Miguel Gómez Martínez, and with th…