Colombia’s Debt Surpasses Regional Peers as Government Spending Drives Fiscal Strain
Colombia’s public budget policy has taken a historic leap in external debt, according to official data from the Ministry
June 16, 2025Section
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Colombia’s Economy Grows Amid Fiscal Challenges: Consumption Drives 2.7% Q1 Expansion
Colombia's economy expanded by 2.7% in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing analyst expectations of 2.5%, according to the National
June 13, 2025
Colombian Stocks Pause Rally as Market Enters Consolidation, Energy Sector Leads
The COLCAP index closed at 1,648.88 on June 12, 2025, reflecting a 0.63% decline for the day, according to official...
June 13, 2025
Colombian Peso Rallies but Faces Technical Barriers as Fiscal and Geopolitical Risks Loom
On June 12, 2025, the Colombian peso strengthened against the US dollar, with the USD/COP rate falling from 4,177
June 13, 2025
Colombian Stocks Hold Firm as Fiscal Risks Weigh on Peso and Market Eyes Government Clarity
The Colombian stock market closed June 11, 2025, with the COLCAP index at 1,659.35, up 0.60% for the session, according...
June 12, 2025
Colombian Peso Holds Ground as Fiscal Uncertainty Dominates Market Narrative
The Colombian peso closed at 4,190.80 per U.S. dollar on June 11, 2025, recovering some ground after a sharp decline...
June 12, 2025
Colombia’s Foreign Debt Surges 10% Since 2022, Reaching $201 Billion and Raising Fiscal Concerns
Colombia’s foreign debt rose nearly 10% since 2022, reaching $201.8 billion by December 2024, according to official data
June 11, 2025
Colombia Faces Credit Downgrade Threat as Agencies Warn Over Fiscal Rule Suspension
Credit rating agencies have issued stern warnings after Colombia’s government suspended its fiscal rule, a move that now threatens
June 11, 2025
Explosive Attacks Kill Seven in Colombia, Exposing Deep Security Crisis
Colombia faces a new wave of violence as at least seven people died in a series of coordinated explosive attacks...
June 11, 2025