Colombia’s leftwing government unveils tax-the-rich plan to tackle poverty

President Gustavo Petro aims to channel the taxes raised in anti-poverty efforts, free public university and other social welfare programs. Photograph: Luisa González/Reuters

President Gustavo Petro aims to channel the taxes raised in anti-poverty efforts, free public university and other social welfare programs. Photograph: Luisa González/Reuters

source https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/26/colombia-tax-the-rich-plan-poverty-gustavo-petro