'No me interesa la jugadita': Petro defiende la declaración de emergencia económica anunciada por el Minhacienda

Periodista Portafolio19.12.2025 21:49 Actualizado: 19.12.2025 21:49

'No me interesa la jugadita': Petro defiende la declaración de emergencia económica anunciada por el Minhacienda

TL;DR

  • President Gustavo Petro announced the declaration of an economic emergency.
  • The emergency is a response to Congress repeatedly rejecting similar financing laws.
  • The measure aims to recover 16 trillion pesos to balance the 2026 budget.
  • Petro criticized Congress for not approving tax reforms targeting the wealthy.
  • He stated that the failure to pass these reforms increases Colombia's borrowing costs.