Public Debt
Government asks Congress for additional US$6.2 billion debt authorization for 2026
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The Chilean government proposed this week to seek legislative authorization to issue US$6.2 billion in public debt in 2026 to cover expenses mandated by law.
The Ministry of Finance awarded $900 billion in a short-term bond auction at a cut-off rate of 12.99%.
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The Colombian government awarded $1.9 trillion in the year's 12th TES UVR auction after receiving $3.7 trillion in bids.
Standard & Poor's rating agency downgraded France's sovereign rating from AA- to A+ on Friday evening, citing persistent uncertainty over public finances despite the 2026 budget proposal. This anticipated decision, the third in a year, is largely attributed to the suspension of pension reform. Economy Minister Roland Lescure sees it as a call for lucidity and collective responsibility.
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Spain's public debt has dropped nearly two percentage points from last year, reaching 103.4% of GDP in August. This decline reflects progress in fiscal consolidation and the country's economic growth.