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Colombia fiscal crisis deepens: debt service crowds out budget, Petro vs. De la Espriella clash
La Silla VacíaLO·CO·2 days ago
Colombia's Finance Ministry submitted a bill to amend the 2026 national budget by COP 3.9 trillion to address earthquake recovery and an energy crisis. The amendment signals fiscal strain and prioritization of disaster response, but details on funding sources and scope remain unclear. This is a domestic fiscal-political development with potential implications for Colombia's fiscal position and energy policy.