Event Brief
Colombia's Debt Surges 54% Under Petro Administration
Filed: Mar 31, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET
Summary: Colombia's central government debt reached a record 1,238 trillion pesos in February, marking a 54% increase since Petro took office.
WHO: Colombia's central government
WHAT: gross debt reached a record high
WHEN: Mar 31, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
WHERE: Colombia
WHY: Debt has grown by 433 trillion pesos since Petro took office in August 2022.
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