The same day that the second debate on the tax reform began in the Congress of the Republic, the Minister of Finance, José Antonio Ocampo sent a message in which he denies that he will leave office.
(Tax: the changes in the reform explained by the Minhacienda).
Faced with rumors of his alleged departure just at the beginning of a new stage of discussion of the tax reform project, Ocampo He stated that he maintains his commitment to the government and the country to carry out the initiative.
“Let it be clear: I am not going to resign from the Ministry of Finance. We are working tirelessly to carry out the tax reform that Colombia needs. Our commitment to the country and the responsible management of the economy is total and we will continue to do so in this Government. “, wrote Minister Ocampo on their social networks this Wednesday.
(There is an ‘overreaction’ in the dollar market: Minister Ocampo).
Let it be clear: I am NOT going to resign from the Ministry of Finance. We are working tirelessly to carry out the #Tax reform What does Colombia need? Our commitment to the country and the responsible management of the economy is total and we will continue to do so in this Government.
– Jose Antonio Ocampo (@JoseA_Ocampo) November 2, 2022
On the day in Congress, the Royalties budget for 2023-2024 was also approved. Regarding this issue, the Minister of Finance maintained that “This is a project of great importance for the country’s regional development, which will also allow for an increase in social spending in the regions.”
(The Government’s message to the markets against the rise of the dollar).
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