German Avila

German Avila

businessman Colombia

German Avila has been appointed as Colombia's new finance minister following the resignation of Diego Guevara, amidst a backdrop of budgetary conflicts within President Gustavo Petro's administration. Avila, who previously led Grupo Bicentenario, a government-held investment firm, faces significant challenges in managing the country's public finances, especially given the political turmoil and frequent cabinet changes under Petro's leadership.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
1,136,871
Power
7,820$
Sentiment
5.79
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Colombia 24 5.79 1.86% +20% 50,882,884 1,136,871 $350,000 7,820$
Totals 24 50,882,884 1,136,871 $350,000 7,820$
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Recent Mentions

Colombia Colombia: Germán Ávila, the Minister of Finance, proposed a cut of 10 trillion pesos to Congress, which ultimately was not voted on due to lack of quorum. 5

El Tiempo: Dólar en Colombia cerró la semana al alza luego de nueve sesiones a la baja, se mantiene sobre los 3.900 pesos

Colombia Colombia: Germán Ávila is the Minister of Finance who discussed adjustments to the proposed tax reform. 6

El Tiempo: los impuestos que seguirían y los que se caerían del proyecto

Colombia Colombia: Germán Ávila stated that the government was willing to lower the budget by up to 10 billion pesos. 5

El Tiempo: Oposición denuncia 'jugadita' desde el Ejecutivo

Colombia Colombia: Germán Ávila announced that the Government is willing to lower the budget amount by 10 billion pesos. 5

El Tiempo: monto del presupuesto de 2026 presentado por el gobierno Petro queda en vilo

Colombia Colombia: Germán Ávila is the Minister of Finance who ordered the suspension of the notary contest. 7

El Tiempo: Minhacienda suspende concurso de notarios tras alertas de la Procuraduría

Colombia Colombia: Germán Ávila is the Minister of Finance who presented the new tax reform. 6

El Tiempo: estos son los mayores impuestos que tendría que pagar