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Savings problem to weigh on Colombia’s prospects

The prevailing view that, over the medium term, Colombia will maintain its position as Latin America’s fastest-growing major economy looks overly optimistic in light of the collapse in its savings and investment rates. GDP growth is more likely to come in around the Latin American average of 2.0-2.5% than return to growth rates of around 3% that most seem to expect.

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