Colombia issued the first two references of social bonds in its history in the international capital markets, maturing in 2035 and 2053, for USD 1.25 billion each and with coupons of 8.000% and 8.750%, respectively. This issuance is the result of meetings in which the framework of reference for social and sustainable green bonds and the portfolio of eligible social expenditures were presented.

In this way, the country’s commitment to seek new financing alternatives focused on the fulfillment of the SDGs and linking public debt to specific social objectives was evidenced.

It had a robust and high quality book with approximately 305 accounts from local and international investors. This confirms the good appetite of the international market for Colombian debt, even in a global environment of high volatility and sharp interest rate increases.