economy
diciembre 23, 2025
Ministro de Hacienda justifica la polémica venta de TES por $23 billones: “la mejor operación era con Pimco”
La economía colombiana entró en un nuevo foco de tensión luego de que el Ministerio de Hacienda anunciara la venta de Títulos de Tesorería (TES) por $...
TL;DR
- The Ministry of Finance sold $23 trillion in Treasury Securities (TES) directly to Pimco to address liquidity problems and fiscal deficits.
- Minister Germán Ávila stated that the operation was part of regular debt management and not improvised, with Pimco being a globally recognized investment firm.
- Prior market quotations showed offers approximately 70 basis points above market rates, making Pimco's offer more favorable despite being slightly above market.
- The Minister justified the direct sale by explaining that public information handling for such large operations requires prudence.
- Ávila noted that Pimco is a known actor in the market, having previously conducted operations with the Colombian government.
- The significant transaction is seen as evidence of Colombia's economic strength and investor confidence, contradicting narratives of market closure or excessive risk premiums.