politics
May 6, 2026
Petro Fuels Clash Between Government and District Over Regiotram del Norte: 'Bogotá Didn't Want to Go'
Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia Photo: Courtesy Minsalud
TL;DR
- President Petro claims Bogotá refused to co-finance the Regiotram del Norte project.
- Petro stated that Bogotá's administration decided against participating in a meeting to define co-financing.
- The national government will cover Bogotá's financial contribution to ensure the project proceeds.
- Bogotá's General Secretary, Miguel Silva Moyano, stated the district was surprised by Conpes 4190, which excludes the city.
- Silva claims no technical teams from Bogotá were consulted before the decision.
- The district insists on resolving technical flaws through collaboration, not exclusion.
- Bogotá has expressed willingness to contribute $2.3 trillion pesos but requires technical corrections.