Colombia’s Debt Hits 65% of GDP as Borrowing Costs Soar

2026-02-26 - 17:43

Key Points — Colombia’s gross government debt reached 1,206 trillion pesos ($290 billion) in January, equivalent to 65% of GDP — up nine percentage points from 56% a year earlier. — The country faces a record debt service peak of over 130 trillion pesos ($31 billion) in 2026 and elevated borrowing costs, with 10-year