The debt of Colombia is projected to surpass $1 trillion by 2026, according to reports from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This significant increase in public debt has been highlighted in various articles, indicating that the government under President Petro has contributed to this substantial rise. The IMF's report suggests that this growing debt could have implications for fiscal policy and potentially lead to increased taxation or spending cuts to address the deficit.

Coverage of this development is moving towards an analysis of how this debt will affect the Colombian economy and the potential measures the government may need to take to manage it. A bond desk would be particularly interested in these reports as they provide insights into the country's financial health and the potential risks associated with its high level of public debt.