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Banco de Bogotá flags 9.4% fiscal deficit risk in Colombia's 2026 budget
La RepúblicaLO·CO·2 days ago
Colombia's debt interest payments now exceed public investment, signaling a fiscal constraint that undermines long-term development capacity. The piece draws lessons from Asian economies, implying a need for policy shift. The claim is an analytical observation based on fiscal data, with uncertainty about immediate policy response.