Miguel Gómez Martínez

Minister of Finance

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Office: Minister of Finance and Public Credit

Born: March 28, 1961, Bogotá

Party: Colombian Conservative Party

Education: Paris Institute of Political Studies

Previous offices: ambassador of Colombia to France, member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

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Colombia's central bank raises interest rate to 12.25%

Money Moves

Voted for the hike in his first rate decision

Colombia's central bank held its benchmark rate at 12.25% on October 30 in a 4-3 vote, with three directors pushing for another quarter-point hike. The board had raised the rate from 12% on September 30, the first policy decision of President Abelardo De La Espriella's term.

Updated 6 days ago