Another Scapegoat

TL;DR

The Colombian government's approach to the housing crisis involves blame-shifting and policy decisions that worsen the situation.
President Petro's characterization of homebuyers as "idiots" and his blame of the construction sector or the central bank for rising housing costs are seen as a superficial understanding of the issues.
The high cost of mortgage credit is directly linked to the government's own high borrowing costs due to fiscal deficit and increased public debt.
Instead of addressing fiscal realities, the government confronts the central bank and discredits industry groups.
Dismantling housing programs like Mi Casa Ya and Semillero de Propietarios has reduced access to housing for low-income families.
The current situation is a "perfect storm" of expensive state financing, high mortgage rates, and reduced public support for housing.
The government's focus on symptoms rather than the underlying fiscal and policy issues is making housing a luxury rather than a right.

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