Gobierno defiende estabilidad externa tras rebaja de Fitch y reitera que las finanzas del país están bien

TL;DR

Fitch Ratings downgraded Colombia's credit rating.
The Ministry of Finance defended the country's macroeconomic solidity.
Fiscal deficit projected to be 6.2% of GDP in 2025, a 0.9-point correction.
Net central government debt expected at 57.3% of GDP, 4.1 points below projections.
Interest spending decreased by 1.3% of GDP compared to 2024.
Tax collection increased by 0.3% of GDP, driven by external taxes, domestic VAT, and income tax recovery.
An additional $2.3 trillion in spending cuts will be implemented.
Current account deficit expected around 2.4% of GDP, financed by gross foreign direct investment.
International reserves reached US$66.141 million.
Non-traditional exports and services now represent 64.8% of total exports.
Economy grew 3.6% in Q3 2025, driven by private consumption and capital formation.
Unemployment rate stood at 8.2%, with increased labor participation and reduced informality.

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