Resurrections, Alarms, And Scandals

COLOMBIA - Report 12 May 2014 by Veronica Navas and Andres Escobar
Executive SummaryWith the June 1 Inauguration Day approaching, President-elect Salvador Sánchez is being forced to face financial realities. Though he’s built bridges with various sectors and laid the groundwork for a favorable domestic climate, recent data make clear that the budget lacks funds, and that more money will be needed.Maturing debt is a near-term fiscal challenge. Short-term government debt (LETES) was $784 million as of March 31. Another debt of $350 million issued at the beginning of the Mauricio Funes administration to finance social expenditures will also come due in H2. Fu...

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