Pacto por el Crédito closes with $241.6 trillion, 94.9% of target

Superfinanciera reported that the Pacto por el Crédito completed 18 months with $241.6 trillion disbursed, reaching 94.9% of the $254.7 trillion target. It disbursed 36.4 million credits at an average weighted rate of 15.5% effective annual. The program boosted financing in key sectors like housing, tourism, and agriculture.

Colombia's Superintendencia Financiera (Superfinanciera) announced the closure of the Pacto por el Crédito, a financing strategy running from September 2024 to February 2026. It accumulated $241.6 trillion in disbursements, hitting 94.9% of the $254.7 trillion target, per the official report up to November, marking the definitive end after 18 months. Over this period, 36.4 million credits were issued at a weighted average rate of 15.5% effective annual. The program enhanced financing availability, deepened productive credit, and bolstered key economic sectors. By segment, housing and infrastructure exceeded the target at 125.8%, tourism reached 100.8%, and agriculture hit 93.5%. Popular economy achieved 89.2%, while manufacturing and energy transformation closed at 87.5%. Among recipients, natural persons received $59.2 trillion (24.5% of total), microenterprises $23.6 trillion, medium-sized enterprises $21.2 trillion, and small enterprises $15.5 trillion. For the popular economy, banks supported low-amount credit lines via digital channels, financial education, and public sector partnerships to expand reach.

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Colombian students celebrate Colfuturo scholarships' independence from government funding in 2026, with President Petro's endorsement.
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Colfuturo's scholarship program to operate without government funds from 2026

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Colfuturo announced that its Programa Crédito Beca will enter a new phase without financial support from the National Government starting in 2026. President Gustavo Petro backed the decision, arguing that the entity is private and has mainly benefited high socioeconomic strata in major cities. The program has enabled nearly 25,000 Colombians to pursue master's and doctoral degrees at top universities worldwide.

The Colombian government set a debt quota of $152.25 trillion to finance part of the 2026 General National Budget, according to a Ministry of Finance decree. This amount, lower than in 2025, accounts for four points of GDP and is split between treasury bonds and temporary operations.

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The Colombian government has withdrawn state funding from Colfuturo's Crédito Beca program, which supported postgraduate studies abroad for over 20 years, to redirect resources toward a new doctoral scholarship model targeting vulnerable populations. Science Minister Yesenia Olaya defended the move, stating that Colfuturo failed to meet democratization criteria for educational access. The decision has drawn criticism for restricting opportunities amid global technological shifts.

The Superintendencia Financiera announced that the usury rate for February reaches 25.23% effective annual, up from 24.36% in January, raising costs for credit card purchases. Entities like Lulo Bank and Coltefinanciera operate near the limit, while Coopcentral and Banco GNB Sudameris keep lower rates. Experts highlight the impact on informal credit and propose system reforms.

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Colombia's Superintendencia Financiera reported that the usury rate for March stands at 25.52% effective annual rate, up 0.29 percentage points from February's 25.23%. This increase mirrors market interest rate adjustments. Institutions like Coltefinanciera and Banco Unión have rates closest to the cap.

Colombia's Ministry of Finance reported that Foreign Affairs, Education and Health had the highest budget executions at the end of February 2026, at 16%, 14.4% and 13.3% respectively. The overall average across sectors was 10.4%. Science, Technology and Innovation, Sports and Housing lagged with 2.7%, 2.5% and 1%.

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Following year-end holidays, companies like Nu, Nequi, Lemon, and DataCrédito Experian offer practical advice for organizing personal finances and accessing responsible credit in Colombia. These tips aim to help users manage debts, optimize spending, and plan goals for the new year.

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