politics
May 8, 2026
Bertha Gedeón School in El Campestre to be Intervened: This is What the District Said
After two days of protests by teachers, parents, and students of the Bertha Gedeón de Baladí Educational Institution, located in the El Campestre neighborhood, the District Secretary of Education announced a series of commitments to address the problems reported by the educational community.
TL;DR
- Protests occurred on May 6 and 7 due to infrastructure deficiencies at Bertha Gedeón de Baladí school, affecting nearly 1,500 students.
- The District Secretary of Education, Alberto Martínez Monterrosa, met with school representatives to discuss complaints about deteriorating facilities and their impact on learning.
- Modular PVC classrooms were cited as problematic due to high temperatures in Cartagena, exacerbated by air conditioning systems.
- A 47 billion peso investment is allocated for the comprehensive renovation of 34 public schools in Cartagena, with project bidding and adjudication expected soon.
- The secretary plans to visit the institution on May 11 to teach a class and further discuss ongoing projects.