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Colombia Maintains Key Rate at 13.25% as Inflation Surpasses Regional Peers

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Colombia held interest rates at a 24-year high on Monday to curb inflation that far exceeds that of regional peers.

The central bank kept its benchmark rate at 13.25% for a second straight month, in line with expectations. The decision was unanimous, bank Governor Leonardo Villar told reporters in Bogota.

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