OECD Cuts Colombia Growth Forecast and Urges Tougher Fiscal Fix
The OECD has revised its growth forecast for Colombia, lowering it to 2.4% for 2026 from a previous estimate of 2.8%. The organization emphasized the need for a more ambitious fiscal consolidation strategy to address ongoing budget deficits and rising inflation. This downgrade comes amidst a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, particularly related to the conflict in the Middle East.
- ▪The OECD cut its Colombia growth forecast to 2.4% for 2026, down from 2.8%.
- ▪It urged a more ambitious fiscal consolidation strategy to lower financing costs.
- ▪The report warns that world growth could slow to about 2.1% in 2026 if global conflicts persist.
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Colombia Latin America OECD Cuts Colombia Growth Forecast and Urges Tougher Fiscal Fix By Juan Martinez · June 3, 2026 · 3 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. COLOMBIA · BUSINESS Key Facts —The cut: The OECD cut its Colombia growth forecast to 2.4% for 2026, a downgrade from its earlier 2.8% projection. —The warning: The body urged “a more ambitious and credible fiscal consolidation strategy” to lower financing costs. —Inflation: The OECD sees price growth re-accelerating, driven by sticky services inflation, wage indexation, minimum-wage rises and costlier energy.
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