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Colombia Peso Stumbles as Dollar Shortage Tests Carry Appeal

Bloomberg Markets·August 26, 2026·1 min read

The Colombian peso's stunning rally lost momentum this week as the local financial system ran short of dollars, exposing the limits of the currency's carry appeal. The shortage pressured the peso, reversing some recent gains, while investors reassessed the sustainability of high-yield positions amid tightening liquidity conditions.

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