Colombian sovereign debt interest rates increased by 30 basis points after the government presented the 2027 budget with a surprising increase in spending. ^[1] The 2027 budget presents a new fiscal deficit of 9%, which is the highest in history and remains at 7.2% even after proposed cuts. ^[2] Fernando Cerimedo, a political consultant and digital marketing strategist, is the subject of a scandal in Bolivia involving an alleged attempt on the life of his ex-partner, activist Nadia Beller. ^[3] The 2027 budget ultimately resulted in a 60 trillion increase in spending, contradicting the initial proposal to cut the deficit. ^[4] The government plans to issue $100 trillion in new debt emissions to cover a hidden deficit left by the previous Petro administration. ^[5] During a police raid on Cerimedo's residence in Bolivia, authorities allegedly discovered a 'bot farm' consisting of hundreds or thousands of connected cell phones used to spread false messages on social media. ^[6] The article alleges that Cerimedo has advised political campaigns in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Honduras, including supporting candidates favored by the United States government. ^[7] The article claims Cerimedo's bot farm was used to manipulate public opinion during the election of Rodrigo Paz, the current president of Bolivia, and to influence the Colombian election in favor of Abelardo. ^[8]