UPDATE 2-Colombia central bank holds rate, will shore up reserves with $2 billion

(Adds quotes, context throughout) * Benchmark rate stays at 12.25% * Board says third-quarter growth slowed and domestic demand signals weaker private and public consumption * Villar says it is not

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