Colombia's 2027 budget faces a US$7.8 billion gap and a 'clash of figures' with the fiscal framework, the Comptroller warns.
Colombia · ECONOMY
Key Facts
—What happened The Comptroller General flagged a mismatch between the 2027 budget bill and the medium-term fiscal framework on 25 August 2026.
—How big The proposed budget totals COP 575.6 trillion (US$149.1 billion), with a financing gap of COP 30.2 trillion (US$7.8 billion), or 1.4% of GDP.
—The catch Over COP 30 trillion (US$7.8 billion) relies on tax and financing reforms not yet approved by Congress, making it uncertain.
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