economy
National Government is again behind on payments for the Metro de la 80: owes $412 billion from 2025
President Gustavo Petro's government is once again behind on payments for the Metro de la 80. With the first half of this year nearing its end...
TL;DR
- The National Government has only paid $85 billion of the $497 billion programmed for the Metro de la 80 in 2025.
- No payments have been made for the $512 billion programmed for 2026.
- The Metro de Medellín is concerned about potential impacts on credit reserves due to delayed payments.
- The project has advanced by approximately 8% in the first five months of the year, reaching nearly 50% overall progress.
- The Ministry of Finance cites budget rules allowing payments for 2025 funds until December 31, 2026.