*Colombia’s national statistics department (Dane) has released the consumer price index for November, showing monthly inflation of 0.27% – up from deflation of 0.13% in October. The annual inflation rate in November was 5.20%, down from 5.41% in October. The steepest monthly price rises in November were in the categories of recreation and culture (+1.68%), alcoholic drinks and tobacco (+0.53%), health (+0.36%), and restaurants and hotels (+0.35%).
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