In a bid to stabilize public finances before the Petro administration concludes its term next August, Colombia is preparing to execute a series of aggressive debt management operations in 2026. The strategy, outlined by Ministry of Finance officials, seeks to alleviate fiscal pressure through a combination of international bond issuances, direct placements, and budget austerity.
Javier Cuellar, the director of Public Credit, told Reuters that the government intends to carry out “many” operations in both local and international markets….

