Un país listo para despegar

TL;DR

Colombia has favorable conditions for growth in 2026, including controlled inflation, a stable dollar, strong tourism, and export growth in software and agriculture.
The central bank (Banco de la República) is considering raising interest rates again if inflation continues to rise, indicating significant underlying issues.
Internal factors, such as government-driven minimum wage increases exceeding productivity and inflation, are contributing to rising prices.
The natural gas sector faces challenges with double-digit annual tariff increases, stemming from underinvestment in reserves and exploration, leading to high costs and future risks.
The electricity sector is affected by water stress and delays in renewable energy projects, which are stalled by bureaucratic procedures, community consultations, and confusing regulatory signals.
Private investment remains weak, with capital formation below pre-pandemic levels and growth insufficient for significant economic expansion.
Opportunities exist for Colombia to double renewable capacity, attract nearshoring, boost tourism, and develop its mining and energy sectors, but these are threatened by current government policies.
The article concludes that economic growth is possible if political interference and policy errors in areas like wages, gas, and the energy sector are resolved.

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