Antioquia became the "champion" in tax-funded public works projects again, which sectors will benefit?
The Government of Antioquia announced that the department has once again positioned itself as a national leader in the Tax-funded Public Works (OXI) mechanism.
TL;DR
- Antioquia leads the nation in the Obras por Impuestos (OXI) mechanism.
- 23 initiatives were approved, totaling $267.831 billion pesos, representing 44.6% of the national quota.
- The approved projects include 16 by the Governor's office ($115.701 billion), 3 by municipalities ($40.639 billion), and 4 by companies ($111.490 billion).
- Sectors benefiting are public education, childcare centers, road infrastructure, health, and water and basic sanitation.
- Key infrastructure projects include road improvements in San Rafael, Anorí, San Carlos, and a multi-stage rehabilitation project involving San Rafael, El Peñol, Guatapé, and El Bizcocho.
- Obras por Impuestos allows companies to fund projects in poverty and violence-affected municipalities.
- Antioquia approved $404.000 billion pesos in projects in 2025 across both trust and agreement modalities.