Citigroup strategists question President Gustavo Petro’s pension reform in Colombia. They believe the plan, aiming for a multi-pillar system, might not pass or will be too diluted to impact markets significantly. Citi’s lead economist, Esteban Tamayo, highlights the short timeline and potential dilution of the reform. Currently, the Senate is debating it, resisting dismissal efforts. […]
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