A recent analysis suggests the Abelardo government’s claims of full budgetary transparency are misleading. While a portion of the significant 2027 budget increase is attributed to previously concealed expenses left by the Petro administration, the report indicates that half of the increase could have been avoided. The analysis, published by La Silla Vacía, casts doubt on the narrative surrounding the government’s “sinceramiento” – a process of allegedly revealing the true state of public finances. The article highlights discrepancies between the government's stated reasons for the budget rise and the underlying realities. It suggests the current administration is using previously hidden costs as justification for spending increases that are, in part, self-imposed. This raises questions about fiscal responsibility and the potential for continued budgetary issues. Further scrutiny is needed to fully understand the implications of these findings.