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Fitch Warns Colombia’s Fiscal Deficit Could Near 7% of GDP in 2026

Fitch's lead analyst says Colombia's 2026 deficit could near 7% of GDP, calling the public finances the government's 'Achilles heel.' The post Fitch Warns Colombia’s Fiscal Deficit Could Near 7% of…

  • Colombia's fiscal deficit could approach 7% of GDP by 2026, according to Fitch Ratings.
  • Official target for 2026 deficit is 6.2% of GDP, but Fitch expects it to hover near 7%.
  • Government's fiscal rule was suspended in June 2025, leaving markets without a familiar guardrail.

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