Ominous signs from Colombia’s current account

Colombia’s current account deficit widened to its largest level on record last year as exports plummeted following the drop in oil prices. Narrowing the deficit in the absence of a rebound in oil prices will require a cut in imports and tighter policy. This will exacerbate the looming economic slowdown.

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