IMF Spokesperson Statement on Colombia
IMF News, April 26, 2025
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- IMF Spokesperson Statement on Colombia
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Bibliographic details
- Published: April 26, 2025
Summary
- Statement issued by Julie Kozack, Director of Communications at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on April 26, 2025.
- Core message: From April 26, 2025, Colombia’s continued qualification for the IMF’s Flexible Credit Line (FCL) is contingent on the completion of both the ongoing Article IV consultation and a subsequent FCL mid-term review.
- Reference: staff statement for the ongoing Article IV consultation issued on April 18, 2025.
Key dates and terms
- April 26, 2025 — effective date from which continued FCL qualification is contingent on completion of both the Article IV consultation and an FCL mid-term review.
- April 26, 2024 — date the FCL arrangement was approved.
- two-year period — original duration of the FCL arrangement approved on April 26, 2024.
- mid-term review — required to assess continued qualification under the FCL arrangement.
Procedural conditions and sequencing
- Continued FCL qualification requires completion of:
- the ongoing Article IV consultation (see staff statement issued on April 18, 2025), and
- a subsequent FCL mid-term review.
- The mid-term review is the mechanism to assess continued qualification under the two-year FCL arrangement approved on April 26, 2024.
Contact and press information
- IMF Communications Department, MEDIA RELATIONS
- PRESS OFFICER: Jose De Haro
- Phone: +1 202 623-7100
- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
- @IMFSpokesperson
IMF Spokesperson Statement on Colombia — April 26, 2025