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Venezuela Diaspora Boosts Colombian Growth to Fastest Since 2015

  • IMF sees Colombia’s growth this year outpacing regional peers
  • Migration from Venezuela and credit growth are boosting demand
Venezuelans cross the border in Cucuta, Colombia in March.

Venezuelans cross the border in Cucuta, Colombia in March.

Photographer: Federico Rios/Bloomberg
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Colombia’s economy grew at its fastest pace in four years as migration from Venezuela and accelerating credit growth boost consumer demand.