Matter of Coherence for Trust

TL;DR

Foreign direct investment has declined, and capital is leaving the country, signaling an erosion of confidence.
There's a shift from long-term productive investment to more volatile short-term portfolio investments.
Colombian investors are increasing their investments abroad, diversifying risks outside the country.
Contradictory signals in regulatory and fiscal matters, along with discussions about changing economic definitions, weaken investor confidence.
Uncertainty acts as a silent tax, increasing the cost of capital and hindering investment decisions.
The country requires legal stability, free from political shifts or improvised pressures, to foster investment.
Ambiguous messages in sectors like energy, mining, agro-industry, and services deter substantial capital flows.
Colombia has opportunities in energy transition, agriculture, exportable services, and nearshoring, but these require predictability.
Recovering investor trust necessitates fiscal discipline, respect for checks and balances, professionalized regulation, and clear signals for long-term investment.
Investors will return if Colombia takes them seriously; otherwise, they will seek more welcoming geographies.

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