Colombia’s foreign debt: how the growing dollar affects it – Sectors – Economy
The volatility of the dollar not only puts people and companies to do accounts, but also affects Colombian public finances through the external debt.If the US currency increases, the country's financial commitments in foreign currency increase; and if it falls, the position that Colombia has to pay in dollars is reduced.(You can also read: Jorge Iván González: 'Development Plan without dictatorial powers') Although the external debt has remained relatively stable, if the means in Colombian pesos Colombia owes more and more. This is due to the exchange rate.How much does foreign debt cost in dollarsAccording to the latest data from…
