Two Colombias, One Budget

TL;DR

The national government will fund 81% of the Regiotram del Norte, a commuter train connecting Bogotá with Zipaquirá, Cajicá, and Chía.
While projects like the Regiotram, Medellín Metro, and Bogotá Metro receive substantial national funding, the Caribbean region's proposed Regional Train project, connecting Cartagena, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta, lacks funding for detailed studies.
The total cost of essential Caribbean projects, including water infrastructure, energy, and the Magdalena River navigability, is less than the Regiotram del Norte and the second line of the Bogotá Metro.
The co-financing model requires regions to contribute land, studies, and designs before national funds are committed, disadvantaging regions with lower fiscal capacity.
This structural issue ensures that already developed regions continue to receive investment, while less developed regions are left waiting.
The current government's actions contradict campaign promises of prioritizing the needs of the 40% of Colombians living on the coastlines.
Achieving a sustainable society requires equal opportunities for all citizens, regardless of their birthplace, through tangible investments in infrastructure and essential services.

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