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diciembre 29, 2025

ABC de la emergencia económica: qué busca, qué impuestos impondrá y qué dicen los críticos

Periodista Portafolio24.12.2025 11:14 Actualizado: 27.12.2025 16:27

ABC de la emergencia económica: qué busca, qué impuestos impondrá y qué dicen los críticos

TL;DR

  • The Colombian government declared an economic emergency to increase public revenue after the financing law was rejected by Congress.
  • The emergency aims to address the health system deficit and fund national security.
  • A progressive wealth tax is proposed, with higher rates for larger fortunes.
  • Other measures include a surtax on the financial sector and a normalization of assets tax.
  • Critics argue the emergency declaration is unconstitutional and an attempt to bypass Congress.