politics
May 8, 2026
Petitions to the State
The new Community Action Boards (JAC) of the Los Almendros Urbanization and phase 5 of the Los Calamares neighborhood, among others, are undertaking active and constant management due to the pressing situation of overflowing sewage manholes.
TL;DR
- New Community Action Boards (JAC) are addressing overflowing sewage manholes in Los Almendros and Los Calamares.
- Problems include intermittent water supply, decreased water pressure, and increased utility costs due to rising housing strata.
- Residents are protesting contractor abuses by Afinia, specifically the replacement of copper wiring with braided wire and the installation of meters without consultation.
- Insecurity is a major concern in Los Almendros, which is described as a lonely area serving as a corridor between major avenues.
- Community leaders are seeking constructive dialogue with various leaders and representatives to collaboratively address these challenges.
- Proposed solutions include meetings with the mayor of Cartagena, Dumek Turbay, and officials from the General Secretariat and Aguas de Cartagena.
- Other issues mentioned are inadequate pet waste disposal and lack of parking.
- There is a call for state, national, departmental, and district governments to articulate actions and support communities as per the constitution.
- CUT Bolívar is mentioned as a supporting entity.