Areas of Agreement

Opposition and government-aligned outlets largely coincide on the basic facts of the toll update: both report that tolls managed by the Agencia Nacional de Infraestructura (ANI) will rise from January 16, 2026, with a general increase of 5.10% tied to the 2025 IPC/CPI, and that around 15 specific toll stations will face an additional increase due to normalization or past under-adjustments. They also agree that these changes are embedded in concession contracts and linked to the economic balance and continuity of road projects, noting examples such as Conexión Antioquia–Bolívar and the existence of differential schemes or gradual adjustments in some corridors.

Areas of Divergence

Where they diverge is mainly in framing and emphasis: opposition outlets stress the “strong” impact on drivers, highlighting the toll hikes as a burden on users and underlining the extra 2% above IPC at some stations as an added cost that will hit transport budgets, often foregrounding the price tables and immediate pocket effect. Government-aligned sources, by contrast, frame the same measures as technical, contractual updates aimed at “tariff normalization” and infrastructure sustainability, emphasizing goals like maintaining the financial viability of concessions, supporting the operation of new functional units, and presenting the additional increases as corrective and gradual steps rather than as a sharp shock to road users.

Conclusion

In sum, both sides describe the same toll hikes, but while opposition coverage foregrounds their cost and impact on drivers, government-aligned coverage prioritizes their justification and role in sustaining the road network.