- President Gustavo Petro is pushing to maintain a 19% VAT on online gambling to address fiscal pressures and support his political agenda ahead of the 2026 election.
- The Constitutional Court has temporarily suspended the tax, questioning whether emergency powers were properly used to implement it.
- The government is seeking alternative legal ways to reinstate the tax, as it is crucial for funding Petro’s social spending plans.
- The VAT on gambling was expected to generate significant revenue (COP 26–30 trillion), vital for the 2026 budget and Petro’s political legacy.
- The move faces industry pushback and comes as Colombia’s online gambling sector, previously growing, now faces new challenges.
Source: igamingtoday.com
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