Colombia’s government presents “Economic Rescue Bill”

Colombia’s Vice-President Jose Manuel Restrepo on Thursday presented an Economic Rescue Bill that seeks to reduce government spending and increase its revenue. The bill grants extraordinary powers to President Abelardo de la Espriella to slash government spending by decree and includes a tax reform that includes higher sales tax rates on gasoline, coffee, cigarettes and […] The post Colombia’s government presents “Economic Rescue Bill” appeared first on Colombia News.

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