economy
diciembre 26, 2025
Asobares señala al Gobierno de estar “desconectado de la realidad” por subir impuestos a licores vía emergencia económica
La Asociación de Bares de Colombia (Asobares) expresó su preocupación y rechazo ante la eventual expedición del decreto de emergencia económica con el...
TL;DR
- Asobares rejects the government's potential decree to increase taxes on alcoholic beverages.
- The tax increase is seen as a severe blow to formal commerce, employment, and the night economy.
- The nightlife sector is already struggling with post-pandemic recovery, inflation, and rising operational costs.
- Asobares warns that higher taxes could lead to reduced legal sales, increased smuggling and adulteration, and job losses.
- The night economy employs approximately 1.68 million people, with significant participation from young people and women.
- Asobares calls for dialogue and responsible alternatives to fiscal adjustments that weaken already fragile sectors.