Colombia's 2027 national budget reaches Congress with a financing gap, setting up a fiscal fight under President Gustavo Petro.
Colombia · Economy
Key Facts
Budget total — The 2027 spending plan totals COP 575.6 trillion, roughly 27% of GDP, according to La República.
Financing gap — The Comptroller’s Office flags a COP 30.2 trillion shortfall (about US$9.5 billion) that needs new legislation.
Contingent income — The budget relies on COP 30.2 trillion in contingent revenues from a yet-to-be-approved financing law.
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