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February 25, 2026
Defensa Costera 2050 Project Works Begin February 26, 2026
This February 26, 2026, Cartagena will begin the Defensa Costera 2050 project, which arose after the declaration of public calamity in the city due to coastal edge damage following the cold front's passage through the Colombian Caribbean.
TL;DR
- The Defensa Costera 2050 project will commence on February 26, 2026, in Cartagena.
- The project is a response to coastal damage caused by a recent cold front and the subsequent declaration of public calamity.
- Works include the restoration and improvement of breakwaters along Avenida Santander and the recovery of areas in Castillogrande, Marbella, and El Cabrero.
- The project has an approximate investment of $56 billion COP and is expected to last about four months.
- The goal is to reduce coastal erosion, recover beach areas, protect critical infrastructure, and increase resilience to climate change.