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Colombia: Duque victory, but tax cuts could be delayed

The victory for business-friendly candidate Iván Duque in Colombia’s presidential election looks largely priced in and should have a limited impact on local markets in the coming days. Investors will now turn their attention to the makeup of Mr Duque’s cabinet, in particular his choice for finance minister. But we would emphasise is that the recent turmoil in EM markets could see tax cuts delayed until 2020.

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