He won't let go: Petro now blames former minister José Antonio Ocampo for his fiscal deficit
President Gustavo Petro continues to blame third parties for the problems Colombia is experiencing under his mandate. This long holiday Sunday, he dedicated himself to exch...
TL;DR
- President Petro blames former Finance Minister José Antonio Ocampo for the fiscal deficit, citing specific financial decisions made during Ocampo's tenure.
- Petro defended his administration's record on public order, claiming the lowest homicide rates in 36 years, but acknowledged recent stagnation.
- The president announced upcoming release of a satellite map detailing coca cultivation in early 2026.
- Petro criticized Ocampo's handling of the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund (Fepc) and the early collection of income tax for 2024.
- The president also expressed criticism towards the Banco de la República, accusing it of adhering to "ignorant neoliberalism."
- Petro admitted to political "naivety" in his administration, believing a "democratic center" would support his reforms.
- He defended his economic vision focused on reducing real interest rates and increasing taxes on "unproductive hoarding."
- The article notes Petro's ongoing adversarial relationship with the Banco de la República.