Fitch Warns Colombia's Fiscal Deficit Could Near 7% of GDP in 2026
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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 GDP in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The qualifier expects to adjust its projections once the 2027 Budget is known to be presented next week
Richard Francis, senior director of Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings. Photo: Valora Analitik. Richard Francis, senior director of Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings revealed that his estimate for fiscal deficit this year is 7% of GDP, a figure higher than 6.6% that they recorded in an analysis in July 2026. According to the spokesperson, this indicator would be among the highest in the region after Brazil and Bolivia. Regarding public debt, he also stressed…
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