The Banco de la República has expressed concern regarding credits, the exchange rate, and interest rates, directly linking these issues to the national government's fiscal deficit. According to an update from the Ministry of Finance and Credit, the accumulated fiscal deficit of the Central National Government reached 4.6% of the gross domestic product during the first eight months of 2026.
This deficit represents a total of $91.2 billion. The central bank's warning highlights the broader economic implications of these fiscal imbalances on national credit availability, currency valuation, and monetary policy management.
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