Colombia fiscal crisis deepens: debt service crowds out budget, Petro vs. De la Espriella clash

Colombia's fiscal position is deteriorating as debt service consumes an increasing share of the national budget, limiting room for investment. President Petro and opposition figure De la Espriella are at odds over the appropriate response, with Petro arguing against cutting investment and calling for spending reorganization and growth-focused measures. The core claim is that debt is 'eating up' the budget, which is partially supported by known fiscal trends, but the specific figures and policy debate details are not provided in this item.