Public debt
Colombia's sovereign bonds at two, three, five and 10 years show some of the highest yields among emerging markets, according to market data as of May 12, 2026.
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In its latest auction, Colombia's Ministry of Hacienda placed 900 billion pesos in short-term Treasury titles (TCO) maturing April 20, 2027, at a cutoff rate of 13.450%—slightly lower than the prior auction's 13.65%. Bids totaled 1.6 trillion pesos, or 1.7 times the amount offered, signaling robust demand amid efforts to develop the domestic capital market.
Colombia's Ministry of Finance completed the sale of Treasury bonds in pesos worth US$6,000 million to a foreign investor, in a record operation signaling confidence in the local economy. The bonds were placed at yields higher than the secondary market and mature between 2029 and 2040. This transaction is part of a strategy to manage public debt amid fiscal challenges.
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The Autonomous Fiscal Rule Committee (Carf) revealed that Colombia's adjusted primary balance reached -2.9% of GDP, the worst level since 1998, without an economic crisis to explain it. This fiscal deterioration has been warned about by guilds and analysts for months. Experts highlight that it indicates excessive public spending that increases indebtedness.