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De La Espriella Names Miguel Gomez as Colombia’s Finance Minister

The choice seeks to reassure investors by signaling a push for deep market reforms under a technocratic finance chief.

Social Security Trust Fund Projected to Run Out in 2032 as Senators Propose Lifting Payroll‑Tax Cap

DeSantis Signs Laws Tightening Local Tax Rules Ahead of Homestead Exemption Vote

Colombia Heads to June 21 Runoff Between Trump‑Backed Hard‑Right Candidate and Left‑Wing Senator

Students Rally in Jakarta to Protest Fuel Hike and Costly Welfare Program

CBI Warns Firms at 'Tipping Point' as Business Taxes Reach £345bn

S&P Affirms South Africa’s BB Ratings and Keeps Positive Outlook

Japan’s Ruling Party Proposes Bridging Bonds to Fund 17-Area Investment Drive

Brazil Seeks To Rework MEI Raise to Avoid R$50 Billion Fiscal Hit

Senegal President Dismisses Prime Minister and Dissolves Cabinet

Lagarde Tells Euro Finance Ministers To Keep Energy Aid Short, Targeted

UK Borrowing Rises to £24.3bn in April, Second-Highest April on Record

Eslake’s Final Report Says ACT Budget Woes Stem From Policy Choices

Analysis Finds State Pension Tax Pledge Will Help About 700,000 Pensioners

Labour Leadership Crisis Deepens After Streeting Quits, Burnham Eyes Return

Brazil Plans R$30 Billion Treasury-Backed Loans for App and Taxi Drivers

IMF Sets Board Vote Next Week on Argentina Review That Could Unlock $1 Billion

India’s West Asia Shock Becomes a Balance-of-Payments Test, CEA Warns

Nationwide Marches Challenge Milei’s Cuts to Argentina’s Public Universities

Italy Extends Fuel Excise Cut to May 22