Gremios empresariales alertan por la apreciación del peso y piden revisar la política de endeudamiento

TL;DR

Colombian peso has appreciated approximately 17% in the last 12 months, impacting export competitiveness.
Business groups warn that a strong peso reduces exporter margins, discourages investment, and risks formal employment.
Increased cost of imported goods due to the strong peso makes domestic production less competitive.
Government financing operations, including local and international debt issuance, are seen as contributing to the peso's appreciation.
A proposed decree to repatriate pension fund investments could further increase dollar supply and appreciate the peso.
Concerns raised about government debt financing potentially delaying necessary fiscal adjustments.
Calls for credible fiscal consolidation, efficient public spending, and strengthened revenue collection.
The goal is for the exchange rate to act as an economic buffer, not a disincentive to production and growth.

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