The Ministry of Finance indicated that at the end of November, public finances remained aligned with budgetary targets. of the year, supported by the dynamism of non-oil revenues and a prudent and orderly exercise of expenditure, which helped to preserve macroeconomic stability.

This performance reflects the sustained growth in tax collection, in an environment of greater recovery efficiency, strengthening customs surveillance and resilience of economic activity.

The agency clarified that between January and November, budget revenues showed positive behaviorrecording five consecutive years of growth, driven by the strength of non-oil revenues, which increased by 4.4% in real terms per year and exceeded by 117 billion pesos what was planned in the program.

Furthermore, noted that tax collection continued to grow, with a real annual increase of 4.6%adding three consecutive years of increases for the January-November period.

This performance is due to the broadening of the tax base, the fight against smuggling and the integration of digital tools into administrative and control processes.

Furthermore, indicated that public spending was carried out in accordance with the approved schedule, with real annual increases in education (+1.7%) and social protection (+8.1%), promoting the effective exercise of constitutional rights through welfare programs.

While public debt rose to 51.7% of GDP, maintaining a stable and sustainable trajectory in the medium term. —below 52% of GDP recorded in 2024—thanks to a responsible budgetary policy and the optimization of the profile of
maturities, factors recognized by the main sovereign debt rating agencies.

“The Wire” star Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died. He was 71 years old.

Whitlock died peacefully in New York on Tuesday after battling a short illness, his manager, Brian Liebman, confirmed to the Associated Press.

Whitlock was best known for his role as corrupt senator Clay Davis on HBO’s “The Wire.”

“The Wire” star Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died. He was 71 years old. (Getty Images)

Liebman took to Instagram on Tuesday to honor Whitlock following his passing.

“It is with great sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend and client Isiah Whitlock Jr. If you knew him, you loved him. A brilliant actor and an even better person. May his memory forever be a blessing. Our hearts are so broken. He will be greatly missed,” Liebman wrote alongside images of the actor.

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Whitlock also plays a significant role in “Veep,” playing George Maddox, the U.S. Secretary of Defense.

Isiah Whitlock Jr. is best known for his role on HBO’s “The Wire.” (Getty Images)

The actor also appeared in some Spike Lee films, including “BlacKkKlansman”, “Da 5 Bloods”, “She Hate Me”, “25th Hour”, “Red Hook Summer” and “Chi-Raq”.

In “25th Hour,” Whitlock introduced his signature phrase, “sheeeeeit,” which was his interpretation of “sh-t.” His phrase became so popular that the writers of “The Wire” decided to incorporate it into his character’s lingo.

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“I was, I think, at Grand Central Station and in the distance I heard someone say it and he was smiling,” he said. “I’m glad people like it,” Whitlock said in a 2008 interview.

Whitlock also appeared in a number of Spike Lee films. (Getty Images)

Whitlock also had a role in Martin Scorsese’s “Goodfellas.”

Whitlock’s last TV role was on Netflix’s “The Residence.” The series premiered on the streaming service in March. He also served as a voice actor in the Pixar animated film, “Hoppers”, which is scheduled for release in 2026.

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