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Holy Week marked by accidents in Cundinamarca: Governor sounds alarm over transport without insurance
Holy Week in Colombia is progressing with a worrying road safety situation.
TL;DR
- Road safety is a significant concern in Colombia during Holy Week, particularly in Cundinamarca.
- A large number of passenger transport vehicles are circulating without mandatory insurance (SOAT).
- 37% of vehicles nationwide lack SOAT, and 94% of those also lack valid technical-mechanical inspections.
- For public transport, 44% lack SOAT and technical-mechanical inspections.
- Accidents are attributed to a chain of failures involving the state, transport companies, and citizens.
- Authorities are urging citizens and institutions to take road safety seriously.