Colombia’s Finance Minister Miguel Gómez Martínez this week held dialogue meetings with the government’s congressional caucus, the National Gremial Council and representatives of the gastronomy sector to discuss a fiscal rescue law. The bill aims at a fiscal adjustment of 90 trillion Colombian pesos.
The minister said the government was willing to debate and build the best proposals with different actors. The aim, he said, is the benefit of citizens.
Congress and business meetings
The first working table was held with the government’s caucus in Congress. Vice President José Manuel Restrepo took part in those talks.
Fiscal and social components of the initiative were discussed at that session.
The minister then met the National Gremial Council. He also heard from representatives of the gastronomy sector, addressing their concerns and proposals.
Business welcomes candour on public finances
The National Gremial Council publicly acknowledged the urgency of decisions on the country’s fiscal imbalance. It praised the government’s candour about public finances.
The adjustment is intended to stabilise public debt. The government presents it as a response to the country’s fiscal crisis.
