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Ministry of Finance auctions TES worth 450 billion pesos
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The Ministry of Finance held an auction of Treasury Titles (TES) worth 450 billion pesos, denominated in Real Value Units (UVR), maturing in 2031, 2041, 2055, and 2062. The Comptroller General backed the operation, confirming its legality and that it does not create new debt, while President Gustavo Petro defended the move to manage government liquidity.
Nueva EPS announced timely payments to the public hospital network as part of its stabilization plan, starting with December 2025 funds received in January 2026. The entity faces embargoes worth $2.1 billion and is among 10 intervened EPS serving 25 million affiliates. Experts warn of structural issues in Colombia's health system.
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Mexico's public universities start 2026 with a mere 2% budget increase from 2025, insufficient to offset inflation and a 50,400 million peso deficit. The National Association of Universities and Higher Education Institutions (ANUIES) warns that this could worsen financial imbalances and lead to a 'reprivatization' of higher education. Key institutions like UNAM and IPN receive specific allocations, but student enrollment growth is not matched by funding.