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US Dollar weakens in Costa Rica and Colombia
The US dollar has experienced significant depreciation against local currencies in Costa Rica and Colombia.
In Costa Rica, the Central Bank reported the dollar fell to 446.93 colones, its lowest level since December 2007. This decline is attributed to high currency availability from tourism, exports, and foreign investment. The impact has been felt across sectors: the National Tourism Chamber (Canatur) reported an 11% drop in tourism employment and difficulty paying suppliers, while Procomer noted a drastic reduction in income, leading to a budget cut of 4,462 million colones ($10 million).
In Colombia, the official exchange rate (TRM) dropped to $3,100.45 on September 16, 2026, approaching the psychological $3,100 level. However, the market has shown high volatility; after this mid-month low, the TRM rose again to $3,128.46 on September 17 and $3,151.73 on September 18.
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Banco Central de Costa Rica · Canatur · Colombia · Costa Rica · PROCOMER
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Following the mid-September low, the Colombian TRM rose to $3,128.46 on September 17 and $3,151.73 on September 18. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Employment in the Costa Rican tourism sector has decreased by 11%. www.centroamerica360.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The US dollar fell to 446.93 Costa Rican colones, the lowest level since December 2007. www.centroamerica360.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Procomer's budget was cut by 4,462 million colones, approximately $10 million. www.centroamerica360.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The National Tourism Chamber (Canatur) warned that the low dollar value reduces colones available to pay suppliers. www.centroamerica360.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Procomer reported a drastic drop in income due to the low dollar price. www.centroamerica360.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Central Bank of Costa Rica reported $58.87 million moved in 255 operations on a single Wednesday. www.centroamerica360.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Colombia's official exchange rate (TRM) reached $3,100.45 on September 16, 2026. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com