José Manuel Restrepo, rector de la Universidad EIA y exministro, le refuta a Petro las cuentas de la deuda pública

Columnista29.01.2026 13:30 Actualizado: 29.01.2026 17:52

José Manuel Restrepo, rector de la Universidad EIA y exministro, le refuta a Petro las cuentas de la deuda pública

TL;DR

  • Colombia's total public debt is projected to exceed 400 trillion pesos by August 2026, a significant increase from 2022.
  • Interest payments alone are expected to reach over 420 trillion pesos, nearly doubling the total debt service costs.
  • Economic growth is outpacing by public spending and bureaucracy, while tax revenue targets are consistently missed.
  • Public spending is increasing uncontrollably, alongside a rise in the cost of borrowing due to increased country risk.
  • The suspension of the fiscal rule removes a key macroeconomic anchor, allowing for larger, unchecked deficits.
  • Private investment is at its lowest in over two decades, attributed to high tax burdens and economic emergencies.
  • Proposed solutions include restoring the fiscal rule, implementing austerity measures to reduce state size, revising tax and regulatory structures, and developing a transparent fiscal plan.