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Colombia's Petro Issues Taxes by Decree Amid Economic Crisis

Colombia's Petro Issues Taxes by Decree Amid Economic Crisis

Update: 2025-12-23
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Colombias President Gustavo Petro declares economic state of emergency, allowing him to issue taxes by decree amid record spending pressures and huge debts. The move, which includes wealth taxes and a sales tax hike on alcohol, is met with criticism from business leaders and may face legal challenges from the Constitutional Court.

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Colombia's Petro Issues Taxes by Decree Amid Economic Crisis

Colombia's Petro Issues Taxes by Decree Amid Economic Crisis