COThe article discusses demographic changes in Colombia, highlighting a sharp decline in fertility rates and an aging population occurring before the country has achieved economic prosperity. It compares Colombia's situation to South Korea, which experienced similar demographic shifts but managed to become wealthy through investments in education and long-term industrial policies. The author argues that Colombia failed to capitalize on its 'demographic dividend' period (when the working-age population exceeds the dependent population), instead focusing on commodity exports, informal employment, and short-term gains. Key data includes a 55.7% informal labor rate by 2025, low pension coverage for older adults, and declining oil exports.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames Colombia's economic challenges as stemming from systemic issues such as reliance on natural resources, lack of investment in productivity, and weak state planning. These critiques align with progressive or leftist perspectives that emphasize structural inequality, underdevelopment
