politics
May 6, 2026
Bogotá excluded from Regiotram del Norte co-financing after new Conpes
The redefinition of the financial scheme for Regiotram del Norte through Conpes 4190 has sparked a new institutional controversy. The document states that the Nation will assume approximately 81.6% of the project's total cost but excludes Bogotá from the co-financing scheme.
TL;DR
- Conpes 4190 redefines the Regiotram del Norte's financial scheme, excluding Bogotá from co-financing.
- The Nation will cover 81.6% ($14.17 trillion) of the project's $17.36 trillion cost, with Cundinamarca and Empresa Férrea Regional covering the remaining 18.4% ($3.19 trillion).
- Bogotá's Mayor's office was not consulted and believes the exclusion increases project risks and complexity.
- The Regiotram del Norte is a 49 km electric rail system connecting Bogotá with Chía, Cajicá, and Zipaquirá, featuring 17 stations.
- Financing will be through future budgets from 2026 to 2040, with operation expected to start in 2034.