Gobierno radica proyecto de ley para formalizar su ingreso al Nuevo Banco de Desarrollo del bloque Brics

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Colombia submitted a bill to Congress to formalize its accession to the New Development Bank (NDB).
The NDB is a multilateral institution associated with the BRICS economic bloc.
Colombia's formal request to join was made in May during President Gustavo Petro's visit to China.
Joining the NDB aims to open new financing sources for infrastructure, renewable energy, and sustainable development.
Colombia committed to subscribing to 5,125 shares, equivalent to US$512.5 million, comprising capital exigible and paid-in capital.
The NDB offers credit conditions distinct from traditional institutions like the World Bank and IMF.
Minister of Finance, Germán Ávila, stated the NDB expands the state's "working space" and financial intervention possibilities.
Congressional approval is required as accession involves subscribing to an international treaty.
The NDB, created in 2014, focuses on financing infrastructure and sustainable development projects in emerging countries.
Potential benefiting areas include infrastructure, clean energy, productive projects, and social programs.

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