Colombia's 2027 fiscal deficit: CARF projects 201 trillion pesos and IMF calls for debt reduction

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Analysts and business associations discuss Colombia's fiscal outlook at the Perspectivas Económicas 2027 forum. The CARF projects revenues of about 328 trillion pesos and spending of 529 trillion for 2027, with a deficit of 201 trillion. Nigel Chalk of the IMF said the primary deficit equals 3.5% of GDP and debt 60% of GDP, and called for a concerted effort to reduce it. A bill to eliminate healthy taxes is also under debate.

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The CARF estimates 2027 revenues of about 328 trillion pesos and spending of 529 trillion, with a deficit of 201 trillion in a scenario without policy measures.
The IMF warned that Colombia's primary deficit is 3.5% of GDP and debt 60% of GDP, and called the situation unsustainable.
Financing needs for 2027 are estimated at about 266 trillion pesos, according to academic Lorena Ramírez.

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