politics
May 7, 2026
Strong clash between Galán and Jorge Emilio Rey threatens the North Regiotram schedule
The North Regiotram became the subject of a dispute between the Governorate of Cundinamarca and the Mayor's Office of Bogotá. While Governor Jorge Emilio Rey questioned Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán's new demands and warned of possible delays, the District insisted that the project must be adjusted to ensure urban and operational integration with the capital's transport system.
TL;DR
- The North Regiotram project is facing a dispute between the Governorate of Cundinamarca and the Mayor's Office of Bogotá.
- Bogotá's Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán has outlined three critical points for the District's financial contribution, including urban impact of elevated sections, unaddressed road intersections, and integration with Bogotá's transport systems (Transmilenio, SITP, Metro).
- Governor Jorge Emilio Rey questions Bogotá's new demands, stating the project has undergone years of structuring with significant participation from the District.
- The Ministry of Transport assures national resources will be available, but acknowledges that persistent differences could delay the project's timeline and execution.
- The national government and the Governorate aim to start the bidding process in July 2026.